Beta-2-microglobulin - CSF
Last updated: Thursday, 08, April, 2004
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 1 mL CSF in plain tube. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| Reference Interval | Consult pathologist. |
| Application | Diagnosis and monitoring of progression of neurological involvement in leukaemia and lymphoproliferative disorders. |
| Interpretation | Increased CSF levels, relative to serum levels, are found with CNS involvement in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Increased levels are seen with severe neurological impairment in multiple sclerosis. |
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