vCJD Testing

The ANCJDR provides tonsil biopsy and Codon 129 testing for variant CJD.

Biopsy testing

Biopsy testing involves testing a sample of tonsil (fresh and fixed) tissue for evidence of prion disease (Protease-resistant PrP).

Codon 129 testing

Codon 129 testing involves testing of DNA extracted from tissue or blood samples to determine the Codon 129 polymorphism.

Tissue requirements

Please contact the ANCJDR before collecting tissue biopsies for instructions and requirements.

Diagnostic Testing Fees

Refer to Diagnostic pricing schedule