| Literature DB >> 8679151 |
M J Middelweerd1, N de Vries, J Calliauw, G J van Kamp.
Abstract
A new method for the detection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is described, and is a refinement of the method originally reported by Oberascher and Arrer in 1986. Immuno-electrophoretic measurements are performed in a two-buffer system, making the test easier to do and providing qualitatively better images. Genetic variants of transferrin (which has a general population incidence of 2-4%) can be discriminated from false-positive test results in affected families. The test described is recommended as the method of choice for initial screening of suspected CSF leakage.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 8679151 DOI: 10.1007/bf00178272
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol ISSN: 0937-4477 Impact factor: 2.503