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Test & Collection Guide

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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.

Sample must be kept at 4C, DO NOT FREEZE.

https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/NDDLADSpecimenDatasheet.pdf

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:

Weekly

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

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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