CSF Total Protein

Code:
CSFTP

Sample Type:

CSF (Fluoride-Oxalate: Grey Top).

Minimum volume: 0.5 mL

CSF sample collection information can be found here

Ref Ranges/Units:

Adult 0.15 – 0.45 g/L 

Turnaround:

Same day, usually within 1 hour of receipt.

Special Precautions/Comments:

Do not send samples via pneumatic air tube.

Additional Information:

CSF total protein is much lower than that seen in plasma. CSF total protein is often measured in the investigation of CNS inflammation, infection and subarachnoid haemorrhage.  

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