Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma PT217

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma

EPIC Order Name

Phospho-Tau 217, Plasma

Clinical Info

Evaluation of individuals, aged 50 years and older, presenting with cognitive impairment who are being assessed for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive decline This test is not intended as a screening test for Alzheimer disease in asymptomatic individuals.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

0.6 mL Plasma (0.5 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container /Tube:  Lavender Top Tube
Specimen: 0.6 mL EDTA Plasma (0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

3 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
7 Days Frozen

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Enzyme Immunoassay

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

84393
  Loinc Code:  104663-0

PDM

245383

Result Interpretation

Negative: < or =0.185 pg/mL

Intermediate: 0.186-0.324 pg/mL

Positive: > or =0.325 pg/mL

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