Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL), Plasma
Also known as Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer, Dementia, Neurodegeneration, MS
What it measures
- Neurofilament Light Chain (NFL)LOINC 101281-4
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
- Also accepted
- Serum
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Draw blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat
Billing
CPT 83884