Beta 2 Transferrin
Test Information
Test Name
Beta 2 Transferrin
Synonyms
B2 transferrin, Asialotransferrin, CSF leak, exclude CSF
Preferred Specimen
A minimum volume of 0.5 mL of nasal or ear fluid & SST
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
5 days
Processing Information
Registration Code
CSFB
Notes
- This assay requires that serum is collected in parallel with the ?CSF sample
- Viscous or purulent samples are not suitable for analysis.
Site Specific Notes
- Tauranga
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Whakatane
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
Methodology
Contact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus (via WHL)
Send Away Volume
0.2mL CSF 0.2 mL serum
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