CSF total protein

CSF total protein
Definition
CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of protein in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord.

CSF total protein
CT or MRI scan of the head
Treatment
Ataxia may go away without treatment after a few weeks to months. However, physical therapy may be helpful in improving coordination.

Bacterial meningitis is often associated with elevated levels of CSF total protein.
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CSF total protein
CSF-VDRL test
CST (Fetal heart monitoring)
CT - lumbosacral spine (Lumbosacral spine CT)
CT colonography (Virtual colonoscopy)
CT of the abdomen (Abdominal CT scan)
CT scan
CT scan - chest (Thoracic CT) ...

See also: Total protein, Central nervous system, Symptom, Viral, CSF cell count