Beta trace protein (CSF)

Test information: To determine if rhinorrhoea (fluid from nose) or otorrhoea (fluid from ear) is CSF or other fluid.

Specimen Type(s)

• Fluid - unspecified;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Nose or ear fluid into a plain pot. Please note, if ear fluid hard to collect then collect using a small plain cotton swab (saturate it) and place this into the pot.

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

+2 drops/100ul

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Add nose or ear fluid into a plain pot. Please note, if ear fluid hard to collect then collect using a small plain cotton swab (saturate it) and place this into the pot.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report.

UKAS number

8045

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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