Phospho-Tau (CSF) Test | Austin Pathology

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Phospho-Tau (CSF)

Alternate Names	p-tau, pTau, pTau 181
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	CSF
Container Type	Sterile CSF Tube
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $200.00 Fee is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Please refer to specimen data sheet for costings. Cost incurred will vary depending on the clinical context of testing (i.e. single protein or complete Alzheimer's Disease Screen)
Collection Instructions	Please see collection protocol, prior to collection of samples for this assay. CSF must be clear and colourless (not macroscopically haemorrhagic or xanthochromic). Samples for AD screening should not be haemolysed.
Transport Instructions	Transport refrigerated at 4°C
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	Contact Microbiology on 03 9496 5295 to confirm add on suitability.

Container ID	CR
CSR Instructions	See detailed Instructions below: Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE CSF SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE 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.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory (NDDL), The Florey Institute
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)