Synonyms
CJD; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; Human Prion Disease; RT QuIC
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
7-17 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
The first 2 mL of CSF that flows from the tap should be discarded.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: Indefintely (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens exposed to more than one freeze/thaw cycle
Test Volume Required
5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86317, 84182, 0035U
Revised
05-28-19
Initials
SL