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Biomarkers · Chemical

Elecsys pTau-181

Primary unit
pg/mL
LOINC codes
103675-5
Tests that measure Elecsys pTau-181
Labcorp 2, Quest Diagnostics 1

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Labcorp, Elecsys® pTau-181, Plasma 452560

PopulationInterval
pTau-181 resultInterpretation
Negative (≤0.722pg/mL)A negative result is consistent with a negative amyloid PET scan result. These patients should be investigated for causes of cognitive decline other than amyloid pathology.
Positive (>0.722 pg/mL)A positive result may not be consistent with a positive amyloid PET scan result. Patients with an initial positive result should be further investigated to determine whether amyloid pathology can be a cause of cognitive impairment.

Labcorp test catalog, 452560

Tests

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Labcorp 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Elecsys® pTau-181, Plasma 452560

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
    Collection
    Draw blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube.
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • ATN Profile 484400

    4 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 7 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Sysmex chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA) and Roche Diagnostics electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
    Collection
    Draw two full lavender-top (EDTA) tubes of blood. Separate plasma from blood via centrifugation (>1500g for 10 minutes) within 40 minutes after blood collection. Transfer plasma to two Labcorp polypropylene transport tubes and seal.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • Quest AD-Detect® Phosphorylated tau181(p-tau181), Plasma 13690

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
    Preparation
    Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
    Reference notes
    ≤0.72 pg/mL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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