Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Alphabetical Test listing

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

CJD
Prion disease, 14-3-3 protein
Real time quaking induced conversion
RT-Quic
RT Quic

Useful for:

May aid in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease after other neurodegenerative conditions have been ruled out.

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

Processing instructions:

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.

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Frozen (strict)

If possible, freeze and store at -80 °C

Performing lab:

National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center (NPDPSC) via LabCorp Burlington (081695): R-NX

TAT:

2 - 4 weeks

Method:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

CPT codes:

86317

If reflex 0035U testing is indicated, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply

LOINC code:

Result 31989-7

Date created:

03/22/2019

Revised date:

03/14/2024

Review date:

08/18/2022