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83873 Assay of csf protein

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: cerebrospinal fluid protein, CSF protein

Quantitative measurement of protein concentration in cerebrospinal fluid using colorimetric or immunoturbidimetric methods.

Clinical Context

Assessment of blood-brain barrier integrity and central nervous system inflammation. Elevated CSF protein indicates meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or demyelinating disease.

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Specialties

PathologyNeurologyInfectious Disease

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