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HelpTest ID ASYNC Alpha-Synuclein Protein Aggregates, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sterile Specimen Tube, 6 mL (T485)
Container/Tube: Sterile polypropylene tube
Note: Polypropylene collection tubes must be used.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Perform lumbar puncture and discard the first 1 to 2 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
2. Collect CSF directly into a sterile polypropylene tube.
3. Inspect specimen for visible discoloration. Specimen must be clear and colorless to perform testing. Do not centrifuge.
4. Freeze sample upright prior to placing in transport container.
Useful For
Detection of pathogenic alpha-synuclein (alpha-synuclein aggregates) in adult patients being assessed for clinically uncertain cognitive decline or clinically uncertain parkinsonian syndromes
Highlights
The SAAmplify-aSYN test is a cerebrospinal fluid biomarker test that benefits adult patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of clinically uncertain cognitive decline or clinically uncertain parkinsonian syndromes, such as Parkinson disease, atypical parkinsonism, dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer disease, mild cognitive impairment, and multiple system atrophy.
Method Name
Seed Amplification Assay (SAA)
Reporting Name
Alpha-Synuclein Aggregates, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 60 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
15 to 18 daysPerforming Laboratory
Amprion Inc.Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Amprion, Inc. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.CPT Code Information
0393U
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ASYNC | Alpha-Synuclein Aggregates, CSF | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ASYNC | Alpha-Synuclein Aggregates, CSF | Not Provided |
NY State Approved
NoForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.