Adult CSF total protein: Higher upper reference limits should be considered worldwide. A web-based survey

The cerebrospinal fluid total protein level (CSF-TP) is commonly used as a potential marker of infectious or immune disease of the CNS and PNS. Recent laboratory reference studies indicate that the antiquated single upper reference limit of 0.45  g/L commonly used by hospital laboratories and widely quoted in medical literature is a significant underestimation.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - November 2, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Pierre R. Bourque, Ari Breiner, David Moher, John Brooks, Harald Hegen, Florian Deisenhammer, Chris McCudden Source Type: research