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Alternate Names	NFL
Ordering Information	Neurofilament light (NfL) is a non-specific marker of central nervous system neuronal injury. Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $200.00 Please see collection protocol in Additional Collection Instructions, prior to collection of samples for this assay. **Please note, this test is not currently accredited by NATA.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	CSF
Container	Sterile CSF tube
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Monthly

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Test Code	MISCSO
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. Sample must be sent to the referral laboratory within 2 days. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Approval should be obtained from a microbiologist prior to dispatch. A Specimen Data Sheet must accompany all referrals.
External Laboratory	Australian National Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Registry

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