Phosphorylated tau217 (p-tau217), Plasma
Also known as pT217, Phosphorylated Tau 217 (217P), Tau protein, Alzheimer, Ptau217, Phosphorylated tau217, plasma pTau species 217, Dementia
What it measures
- PTAU217, PlasmaLOINC 104663-0
Before the visit
Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection of a sample.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 0.7 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Follow standard protocol for specimen collection and centrifugation then transfer plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Sat
Billing
CPT 84393