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Published on January 28, 2025

Prion Markers, CSF

Includes RT-QulC, Total-Tau, and 14-3-3 CSF

Container Type

Test ID LAB115846
EPIC ORDER PRION MARKERS, CSF
CPT Code(s) 86317 x2, 0035U
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station MUST BE HAND DELIVERED. DO NOT TUBE
Specimen Routine: 2 mL CSF in sterile container. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY, SEE COMMENTS
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Case Western Reserve
Turnaround Time 12 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate 
Comments
  • Discard the first 2 mL of CSF or submit collection Tube #2
  • Specimen cannot be shared
  • National Prion Disease CSF test requisition form must be completed and accompany the specimen

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514