CSF TAU Protein (Beta-2-Transferrin)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

CTAU

Referral code

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Test information

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

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

CSF (plain) Serum (SST)

Special requirements

Nasal or ear fluid with a paired serum sample

Minimum volume

50 uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Protein Reference Unit & Immunology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals