Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
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Neurofilament Light Chain (Nf-L), Plasma (Test Site Neurocode Laboratory)
Test ID: NFLC P
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Platform
Fujirebio Lumipulse
Report Includes
Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) Lumipulse
Specimens
Plasma
Test Location
Neurocode Laboratory, 3548 Meridian Street, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma
Collection Containers
Lavender top (K2 EDTA)
Sample Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Patient Preparation
The test will not be suitable for the patient who had a blood transfusion within 2-4 weeks, or the patient who had an allogenic bone marrow transplant.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Transfer to polypropylene transfer vial and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 48 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Additional Stability Information
If specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Specimen thawed |
|---|
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Platform
Fujirebio Lumipulse
Turnaround Time
18 days
Test Location
Neurocode Laboratory, 3548 Meridian Street, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NFLC P | 65951 Nf-L (Neurofilament light chain) | pg/mL |