Epic Code LAB3153 Creutzfeldt-Jakob (CJD), CSF and Urine

Important Note

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION SPECIMEN.

Use extreme caution when handling.
Use disposable instruments or special sterilization disinfection for surfaces.
Freeze specimens immediately.

Note: 2 specimen types - both specimens should be drawn and received together.

Infectious

Test Name Alias

Creutzfeldt-Jakob CSF | CJD | 255 | 1230100536

Interface Order Alias

11522

Specimen Requirements

Submit BOTH CSF and Urine specimens:

Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-top transport tube
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 2 mL

Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Sterile Urine Cup
Volume: 20 mL
Minimum volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: Pour over specimen into sterile screw-top urine transport tube.

Specimen Stability

Freeze specimens immediately.

Test Frequency

Test frequency not available at this time

Reference Range

Reference range not available at this time.

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Send Out to NATIONAL PRION SURVELIANCE REF LAB

Methodology

Methodology not available at this time

CPT

84182, 86317

CDM Code

80101778, 80102097

Epic Test ID

1230100536

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023

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