BETA TRACE PROTEIN, BODY FLUID

Test Name

Aliases

B-TRACE PROTEIN, PROSTAGLANDIN D2 SYNTHASE, CSF-SPECIFIC TRANSFERRIN, DESIALATED TRANSFERRIN, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID LEAKAGE, TAU CSF PROTEIN, CSF LEAKAGE DETECTION

Abbreviations

SSTP; BTP, TRANSFERRIN B2, B2 TRANSFERRIN, "BETA 2 TRANSFERRIN"

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

TWO sample types required i.e. 1. 2mL body fluid (fluids suspected to be mixed with CSF) e.g. rhinorrhea sample (nasal fluid), otorrhea sample (fluid from the ear). 2. Serum 3mL Refrigerated or frozen (preferred). CSF samples (e.g. lumbar puncture samples) should not be submitted.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of CSF leaks in nasal or ear fluids i.e. evaluation of CSF otorrhoea or CSF rhinorrhoea.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026