Total Protein CSF

This laboratory investigation measures Total Protein CSF in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It may support assessment of neurological conditions when interpreted with the patient’s symptoms, examination, and other CSF findings. CSF collection is performed by trained healthcare professionals using appropriate clinical procedures; patients should not collect this specimen themselves. The result must be interpreted by the treating clinician, since values can vary with the clinical situation and related investigations.