This can be of value e.g. AFP in CSF for childhood tumours but the problem
is interpretation as there is a lack of well documented reference intervals.
Mark L Salkie.
Dr D G Williams wrote:
> We seem to be getting an increased number of requests for tumour markers
> such as AFP and CEA in fluids other than blood e.g. Ascitic fluid. Is
> there any value in these measurements?
>
> Seasons complements
>
> David Williams
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> Dr D G Williams FRCPath
> Department of Biochemistry
> Sunderland Royal Hospital
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