Yes! the definitive analysis is for Beta-2 Transferrin a desialylated
form only found in CSF. If you send me a matched pair of serum and
suspect CSF samples I can analyse these for you [for £30].No special
collection conditions minimum volume ~2ul but youd better allow a bit
more for evaporation; send first class post.
Dr ID Watson
Dept Neurobiochemistry
Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Lower lane
LIVERPOOL
Tel 0151 529 3575
Fax 0151 529 3310
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In message <[log in to unmask]>, Michael Dr
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>Dear Colleagues,
>
>We have a patient with rhinorrhoea for 16 years!!!! 'Experts' are divided
>over whether it is rhinorrhoea or CSF. Glucose is 3.0 mmol/L. Leakage only
>occurs when head tilted forward.
>
>Are there any definitive tests to distinguish between the source?
>
>Michael Ryan
>Antrim
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>
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Dr Ian D Watson
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