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Test Code ZG356 Phosphorylated tau217 (p-tau217) (Quest)

Important Note

These are collection and handling instructions for approved testing at Quest Diagnostics.

Additional Codes

Quest:13825

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Requirements

Phlebotomist:

Container/Tube: Lavender-top or Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL of EDTA plasma

Spin and pour off, keep at room temp.

 

Processing:

Place specimen in the Room Temperature send out rack. Call Quest for pick-up.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability Information

Temperature Time
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 28 days
Ambient 5 days

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Set up Mon-Sat; Report available 2-4 days.

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

TBD

Reference Values

< 0.15 pg/mL