Protein (CSF)
Category | Biochemistry | ||||||||||
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Test background |
Measurement of CSF protein is used to distinguish septic from aseptic meningitis and is also associated with increased permeability of the blood:brain barrier, vasogenic brain oedema, hypercellularity and release of brain-specific proteins during cell death. |
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Clinical Indications |
Protein concentrations >1 g/L are often viewed as diagnostic for bacterial, fungal or tuberculous meningitis. |
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Reference range |
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Sample & container required | CSF in universal container | ||||||||||
Sample volume | 0.5 mL | ||||||||||
Turnaround time | 1 day |