Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-994
Test info
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
994
LAB994
MSO
CJD
Prion disease, 14-3-3 protein
Real time quaking induced conversion
RT-Quic
RT Quic
Prion disease, 14-3-3 protein
Real time quaking induced conversion
RT-Quic
RT Quic
May aid in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease after other neurodegenerative conditions have been ruled out.
Specimen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Sterile vial/container
5.0 mL
2.0 mL
Freeze specimen (if possible at -80 °C) in a sterile container within 20 minutes of collection.
The sample should be frozen as soon as possible (within 2-3 hours of sample collection). If the sample is left un-frozen for a prolonged time (10-24 hours) a comment should be included on the request form.
Sterile vial/container
Frozen (strict)
If possible, freeze and store at -80 °C
Performance
National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center (NPDPSC) via LabCorp Burlington (081695): R-NX
2 - 4 weeks
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Billing
86317
If reflex 0035U testing is indicated, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply
If reflex 0035U testing is indicated, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply
Result 31989-7
Tracking
03/22/2019
03/14/2024
08/18/2022