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General |
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| Clinical Use: | The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Assay (generation II) for Alzheimer Disease (AD) is an ante-mortem diagnostic test that detects alterations in biomarker protein levels, Abeta1-42, 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. | |||||||||
| Availability: | Samples are batched and tested once a week. | |||||||||
| Aliases/Synonyms: | Ab1-42 (CSF), Amyloid Beta (CSF), Phospho-tau (CSF), T-tau (CSF), | |||||||||
| Code: | ALZ | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send sample chilled. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://florey.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NDDL-AD-Specimen-Data-sheet.pdf | |||||||||
| Unit of Measure: | Not applicable | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Refer to report or laboratory |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | ALZ CSF Tube, | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | CSF | |||||||||
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| Collection Instructions: | Special blue-capped tube must be used for collection, this container is not stocked or provided by PathWest. Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $325 upfront. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Processing Instructions: | Do not freeze sample. | |||||||||
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| Stability: | 1 week chilled | |||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample chilled. Provide routine cell counts and protein levels to testing laboratory. |
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Last Updated : 25-05-2026 08:02 |
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