Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease |
Ordering information: | Domestic samples incur a non-rebatable fee of $ AUD150.00 |
Alternate names: | 14-3-3 CJD, 14-3-3 CSF protein, CJD, CSF - CJD, Protein 14-3-3 |
Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Test Code: | CJD |
Specimen types: | Cerebrospinal Fluid
Blood |
Container types: | CSF
EDTA |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Requests for Alzheimer's disease - CSF must be collected in a seperate blue capped PP tube, available from Pathology Specimen Reception (CSR). |
Minimum Adult Volume: | 1 mL |
Notes: | This test requires authorisation by the Neurology Registrar or Neurology Consultant.
In addition, please refer to Eastern Health Infection Control CJD procedure and contact Infection Control prior to performing the Lumbar Puncture
Test is run weekly. Samples received by 4 p.m. Friday will have the result issued by the end of the following week.
CSF : Tests for 14-3-3 CSF protein
At least 1 mL of CSF is required in a separate (4th), unopened tube.
Double bag specimen. Note: sample is no longer required to be sent frozen.
Blood : Test for PRNP (Prion protein gene)
5 mLs in EDTA tube |
Frequency: | Weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 7 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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