| EX0437 CSF LEAKAGE EVALUATION (NASAL/EAR DISCHARGE) |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) Nasal / Ear discharge in a sterile screw-capped container AND 2 mL (1mL min.) serum in 1 SST. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
1 week |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Nephelometry |
| Comment: |
The assay has high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (96%) to confirm the presence of CSF in Nasal/Ear discharge. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
BTP (Beta Trace Protein), also known as Prostaglandin D2 synthase, is a low molecular mass protein present in serum, plasma, urine, and other secretions with the highest concentration in CSF. It is the second most abundant protein in CSF and is an ideal marker for CSF leakage in nasal or ear discharge in traumatic or surgical brain injury patients. The assay has high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (96%) to confirm the presence of CSF in Nasal/Ear discharge and can aid in further investigations and treatment in head injury patients. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
ENT Surgeon, Neuro Surgeon |
| Disease: |
Head Injury |
| Components: |
*BTP, CSF *BTP, Serum *Ratio |
| Courier Charges: |
|
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.