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Alternate Names	tau, P-Tau, Alzheimers Disease Screen
Ordering Information	The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Assay (generation II) for Alzheimer Disease (AD) is an ante-mortem diagnostic test that detects alterations in biomarker protein levels, Aβ1-42, phospho-tau (P-tau), and total-Tau (T-tau) in fresh CSF, which are believed to be directly related to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $325.00 Please see collection protocol in Additional Collection Instructions, prior to collection of samples for this assay.
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
Notes	CSF must be clear and colourless (not macroscopically haemorrhagic or xanthochromic). Samples for AD screening should not be haemolysed.
Frequency	Weekly

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Test Code	MISCSO
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. Sample must be sent to the referral laboratory within 2 days. Samples for Alzheimers Disease Screening should NEVER be frozen. 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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