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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Beta Trace Protein, Body Fluid (Synonym: BTP, Beta Transferrin, Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - BTP) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Identification of fluid as CSF | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4686 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Body fluid Note: Viscous samples will be cancelled. | ||
| Specimen Source: | Ear and/or Nasal discharge | ||
| Primary Container: | Any non-additive collection container (ie. orange top sterile container or aliquot tube) | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL If volume received is less than 250 µL, test may be cancelled. | ||
| Test Resources: |
Provide source of fluid. Multiple sources are acceptable. (Hand write test in OTHER TESTS NOT LISTED) | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Up to 3 days at 4°C, at -20°C for longer storage | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed within 3 days of receipt of sample. | ||
| Reference Interval: | CSF: 10.0 – 38.6 mg/L Serum: 0.5 – 1.2 mg/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Special Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | If serum creatinine is greater than 250 µmol/L, send a serum along with the fluid sample. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
