Test Code NFLC Neurofilament Light Chain, Plasma
Reporting Name
Neurofilament Light Chain, PPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Assessing neuronal damage related to various neurodegenerative diseases
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: None
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic screw-top vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial. Do not submit specimen in original tube.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.50 mL
Specimen Type
EDTA PlasmaSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| EDTA Plasma | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
<2.5 years: ≤12.8 pg/mL
2.5 to 4 years: ≤11.8 pg/mL
5 to 9 years: ≤10.4 pg/mL
10 to 14 years: ≤8.8 pg/mL
15 to 19 years: ≤9.2 pg/mL
20 to 24 years: ≤10.4 pg/mL
25 to 29 years: ≤11.9 pg/mL
30 to 34 years: ≤13.5 pg/mL
35 to 39 years: ≤15.3 pg/mL
40 to 44 years: ≤17.3 pg/mL
45 to 49 years: ≤19.7 pg/mL
50 to 54 years: ≤22.4 pg/mL
55 to 59 years: ≤25.4 pg/mL
60 to 64 years: ≤28.8 pg/mL
65 to 69 years: ≤32.7 pg/mL
70 to 74 years: ≤37.1 pg/mL
75 to 79 years: ≤42.1 pg/mL
80 to 84 years: ≤ 47.8 pg/mL
≥85 years: ≤54.3 pg/mL
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83884
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| NFLP | Neurofilament Light Chain, P | 101281-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| NFLP | Neurofilament Light Chain, P | 101281-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.