Beta- 2-Transferrin

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

CTAU

Referral code

Request form

Test information

To detect whether rhinorrhoea (fluid from nose) or otorrhoea (fluid from ear) is from CSF.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Must be sent with blood sample

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain fluid and SST

Special requirements

Fluid + serum

Minimum volume

200uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Protein Reference Unit & Immunology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals