Protein results from Froedtert

We have heard back from the two protein tests that were sent out to Case Western Reserve University. One of the tests is called 14-3-3, when elevated amounts of the 14-3-3 protein are found in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient it is a detection of CJD (Cruetzfeldt- Jakobd disease) However, this test result came back "ambiguous" or in other words inconclusive.
The other protein test is called the Tau protein test. The result that came back from that test is positive. The amount of protein that is considered to be a positive result in a person was found to be double that amount in Brian's cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, because of the ambiguous result found in the 14-3-3 protein test and the positive result in the Tau protein test the average between the two that Case Western reported was 51% positive for CJD.
We are still waiting to hear from the UCSF Memory and Aging Center wear they specialize in CJD in what they say to a possible diagnosis in CJD. Thank you so much for all your prayers, comments and support. Brian and all of the family are so lucky to have such a great caring support system with all of you! As usual... we will keep you posted when we know more.