====== Cerebrospinal fluid protein ======

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An abnormal [[protein]] level in the [[Cerebrospinal fluid]] suggests a problem in the central nervous system. Increased protein levels may be a sign of a tumor, bleeding, nerve inflammation, or injury. A blockage in the flow of spinal fluid can cause the rapid buildup of protein in the lower spinal area.

===== Normal Results =====

The normal protein range varies from lab to lab, but is typically about 15 to 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 0.15 to 0.6 milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL).

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. 

Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
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Upon [[cerebrospinal fluid  analysis]], Mayol et al. found increased levels of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] [[protein]]s and other abnormal values in [[myelomeningocele]] population; however, none of the [[culture]]s grew any [[pathogen]]s. This finding is an important tool in the evaluation of the possible etiologies of and therapeutic approaches for future [[shunt]] problems in this group of patients
((Mayol M, Pamias EF, Pellot J, Vigo J. Negative Cultures for Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples taken from the Myelomeningocele Sac on the Day of Repair. P R Health Sci J. 2020;39(2):200-202.)).