Alzheimer's Disease Evaluation, CSF
Order Code: ADEVL
Test Summary
Assessment of adults with cognitive impairment being evaluated for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive impairment
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 - 2.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Perform lumbar puncture and discard the first 1 to 2 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Collect CSF directly into the Blue Top SARSTEDT tube [Alzheimer's Disease Evaluation (ADEVL) Collection Kit] until the tube is at least 50% full. Send CSF specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
BlueTop SARSTEDT tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
These assays should not be used to predict the development of dementia or other neurologic conditions or to monitor response to therapies.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Polystyrene collection tubes are not acceptable.
Order Code
ADEVL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6808
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82234
- 84393
- 84394
Billing Code
- 671276
- 670416
- 670423
CPT Statement
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
FDA Status
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories -- Rochester Superior Drive
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 - 2.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Perform lumbar puncture and discard the first 1 to 2 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Collect CSF directly into the Blue Top SARSTEDT tube [Alzheimer's Disease Evaluation (ADEVL) Collection Kit] until the tube is at least 50% full. Send CSF specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
BlueTop SARSTEDT tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
These assays should not be used to predict the development of dementia or other neurologic conditions or to monitor response to therapies.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Polystyrene collection tubes are not acceptable.
Result Information
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 4 days