Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Alzheimer Disease (CSF)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
16th September 2026	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.	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.
16th September 2026	Assay name	Alzheimer's Disease (CSF)	Alzheimer Disease (CSF)
16th September 2026	Assay name	Alzheimer's Disease (CSF)	Alzheimer
	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.	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