Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ|
Alternative names, keywords |
Beta 2 transferrin, tau transferrin, β 2-transferrin, asialotransferrin, rhinorrhoea fluid analysis. |
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Samples required |
Sample of fluid in plain Universal container. DO NOT use Vacuette® tube. Please contact laboratory if urgent. |
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Test indications |
Test used to detect presence of CSF in nasal or other fluid. Not to be confused with dementia biomarkers (CSF) which are used in the investigation of dementias including Alzheimer's disease. |
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Reference range |
See report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 5 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |