| Processing Instructions | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN
This test requires authorisation by the Neurology Registrar or Neurology Consultant.
CSF Specimens are unsuitable for testing if macroscopically haemorrhagic, xanthochromic, have red blood cell counts < 500/uL, have white cell counts < 10/uL | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN
This test requires authorisation by the Neurology Registrar or Neurology Consultant.
CSF Specimens are unsuitable for testing if macroscopically haemorrhagic, xanthochromic. Cell count must have red blood cell counts < 500/uL, and white cell counts < 10/uL |
| 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. Must be frozen and transported on dry ice.
Blood : Test for PRNP (Prion protein gene)
5 mLs in EDTA tube | 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 |
