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
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Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Specimen types: | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
Container types: | |
Collection Instructions: | PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE USING A SPECIAL COLLECTION VIAL (AVAILABLE FROM PATHOLOGY).
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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 |
Storage Instructions: | Please read VERY IMPORTANT LAB INSTRUCTIONS by clicking here.
https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/NDDLADSpecimenDatasheet.pdf |
Transport Instructions: | See laboratory instructions |
External Laboratory: | National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory |
| | External Laboratory details...| Street Address: |
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health,
Kenneth Myer Building,
30 Royal Parade (corner of Genetics Lane),
University of Melbourne,
| | Suburb/Town: | Parkville | | State: | VIC | | Postcode: | 3010 | | Contact Person: | Dr Qiao-Xin Li | | Phone: | 9035 7243 |
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