Alzheimer's Disease Evaluation, CSF
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
For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Storage
BlueTop SARSTEDT tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
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
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, 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
For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Storage
BlueTop SARSTEDT tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
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, Friday; Report available: 1 - 4 days