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CSF Protein
Test CodeLAB195
Instructions
Collect 0.5 mL Cerebrospinal fluid in a Plastic vial, no additive
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated
Methodology
Colorimetric:The dec. of the copper–azo dye complex is measured by reflectance s'photometry and is propor'l to conc. of CFTP in the sample.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Clinical Significance
Increases in CSF protein are seen in meningitis, polyneuritis, and some tumors.