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HelpTest ID RTQPC Abnormal Prion Protein, Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
CJDE / Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
RPDE / Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Secondary ID
620307Useful For
Aiding in diagnosing sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or other prion disease in patients with a rapidly progressive dementia
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | BlueTop SARSTEDT |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | BlueTop SARSTEDT | |
| Ambient | 12 hours | BlueTop SARSTEDT |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Discolored CSF | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
CJDE / Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
RPDE / Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
3 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
0584U