Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Alzheimer's Disease (CSF)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
7th April 2026	Assay name	Alzheimer	Alzheimer's Disease (CSF)
7th April 2026	Assay name	Alzheimer's Disease (CSF)	Alzheimer
7th April 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Refer NDDL testing instructions Please complete NDDL request form	Refer NDDL CSF Collection protocol (attached to NDDL request form) The NDDL request form must be completed prior to referral. Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.

Alternative Names:

Abeta
Tau

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ALZHEIM

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

CSF Tube (blue capped PP)

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Refer NDDL CSF Collection protocol (attached to NDDL request form)

The NDDL request form must be completed prior to referral.

Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

External Laboratory:

National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory

Billing Information:

Cost of testing: $400

Additional Notes:

For enquiries:

Phone: 03 9035 7243 (NDDL)

Method: Roche ECLIA