Test Directory

Protein, total (CSF)

Containers - Adult

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Sterile Universal 20ml
Volume Range
0.2 ml
Additive per Container
None

Containers - Child

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Yellow Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range
0.07 ml
Additive per Container
Fluoride-oxalate
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Sterile Universal 20ml
Volume Range
0.1 mL
Additive per Container
None

Reference ranges

Adult: 0.14 - 0.45 g/L

Birth - 4 weeks: 0.25 - 0.95 g/L

4 weeks - 3 months: 0.15 - 0.75 g/L

3 - 6 months: 0.1 - 0.45 g/L

6 months- 16 years: 0.1 - 0.35 g/L

> 16yrs: 0.14 - 0.45

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

1 day