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Alzheimers Screen

Ordering information:

This test is performed on CSF only.  There is no medicare rebate for this test, and a charge of $190 may be sent directly to the patient.

A SPECIAL COLLECTION VIAL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TEST WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM PATHOLOGY.

Click here to access the specific request form which you must complete and print out.

 

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
Not required
Collection Instructions:

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE USING A SPECIAL COLLECTION VIAL (AVAILABLE FROM PATHOLOGY).

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Reference Interval:

Please contact the National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory (9035 7243) for any information regarding results for this test.

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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