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Neurofilament Light (NFL)
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Alternate Names
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NFL
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Ordering Information
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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.
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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CSF
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Container
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Sterile CSF tube
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Collection Instruction
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Collect at room temperature
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Once a month
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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MISCSO
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Laboratory Notes
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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. |
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External Laboratory
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Australian National Creutzfeld Jakob Disease Registry
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