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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