Neurofilament Light Chain, Plasma

Synonyms

• LAB14175
• NEUROFILAMENT LIGHT CHAIN
• NFLC

Cerner Name

Neurofilament Light Chain

Clinical Info

Assessing neuronal damage related to various neurodegenerative diseases.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL plasma (0.7 mL min) (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender Top Tube
Specimen: 1.0 mL Plasma ( 0.7 mL min) (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated:14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratories

Labcorp

CPT

83884

PDM

245302

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms