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Phospo - Tau - AD Screen
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Alternate Names
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tau, P-Tau, Alzheimers Disease Screen
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Ordering Information
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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. |
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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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Notes
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CSF must be clear and colourless (not macroscopically haemorrhagic or xanthochromic). Samples for AD screening should not be haemolysed. |
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Frequency
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Weekly
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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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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4°C
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4°C
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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. 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. |
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External Laboratory
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Australian National Creutzfeld Jakob Disease Registry
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