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Beta-Trace Protein, Body Fluid, Mayo, RefLab

Alternate Names
Beta 2 Transferrin, B2 Transferrin, CSF Leakage, Otorrhea CSF, Prostaglandin D2 synthase, Rhinorrhea CSF, Transferrin B2
SoftLab Order Code
BTP
Epic Order Name
Beta-Trace Protein, Body Fluid, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4273
Laboratory

Referral Lab

Sample Type
Body fluid (suspected CSF)
Collection Container

Sterile container

Alternative Collection Container

Syringe with needle removed

Test tube

Microtube

Plain cotton swab

Pledget

Gauze

Facial tissue

Collecting Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
Although results may be obtainable on smaller specimens (perhaps as little as 0.05 mL, depending on the protein concentrations and percentage of spinal fluid in the specimen), reliable results are best obtained with an adequate specimen volume.
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Specimens with additives (examples: microbiology transport media, TransFix, anticoagulants, formalin) will all be rejected.
Patient Preparation

Collection Instructions:

1. If submitting a syringe, remove the needle. Add cap to end of syringe.

2. If direct collection is not feasible, specimen may be collected using a plain cotton swab, pledget, gauze or facial tissue.

     a. For gauze or facial tissue: circle area on the gauze where specimen was collected.

     b. For swab, pledget, gauze or facial tissue: place in a small container (plain test tube or sterile container).

3. Do not collect specimen with a culture swab.

4. Do not add any additional liquid other than source to the swab or gauze.

5. Do not collect or send swab or gauze specimens in containers with additional liquids or additives.

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