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Robert Forrest
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of TICKNER TREVOR
> [RM1] Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
> Sent: 19 March 2003 16:54
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> Subject: Identification of CSF in the neonate
>
>
> We have been asked if we can positively identify or refute a
> fluid obtained
> from a neonate as CSF.
>
> The infant was born prematurely and died at what would have been the
> equivalent of 38 weeks gestation.
>
> The fluid was taken 4 days post death. On centrifugation there
> was a pellet
> of red cells and a significant 'buffy' layer (more than
> anticipated from the
> red cell portion). The supernatant had oxyHb present.
>
> Tau protein was negative.
>
> Would one expect to be able to observe tau protein at this age or
> would any
> other test help?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Trevor Tickner,
> Norwich
>
>
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