TOTAL PROTEIN, CSF

This test measures the total protein level in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It helps diagnose neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, meningitis, and other conditions affecting the central nervous system.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

TOTAL PROTEIN, CSF Test in New Delhi Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
TOTAL PROTEIN, CSF includes 1 parameter

  • Total Protein, Csf
Frequently Asked Questions

It measures protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to diagnose neurological conditions like meningitis, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumors.

  • 15–45 mg/dL

  • Infections (meningitis, encephalitis)
  • Brain tumors or Guillain-Barré syndrome

Through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).

Test code

1324C

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer .4 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

TOTAL PROTEIN, CSF

280