Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma PT217
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
p-tau217 |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
p-tau217 |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
This test is used to aid in the biological identification of Alzheimer's disease by measuring phosphorylated tau 217, which has been shown in the literature to be a surrogate of amyloid pathology. Additionally, pTau-217 can be used for monitoring patients on newly approved anti-amyloid therapy. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
1.0 mL Plasma ( Min 0.75 mL) (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) |
Container |
Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container /Tube: Lavender Top Tube |
Transport Instructions |
FROZEN |
Specimen Stability |
14 Days Frozen |
Methodology |
Fujirebio Lumipulse chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA) |
Days Performed |
TAT: 6-8 Days |
Performing Laboratories |
Labcorp |
CPT |
84393 |
PDM |
245383 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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