Tau Protein
Also known as: Beta 2 transferrin; desialated transferrin
Formal name: Tau protein
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help identify cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fluid leaking from the skull.
When to Get Tested?
If there is a watery discharge from your nose or ear (rhinorrhoea or otorrhoea) after you have suffered a skull fracture or after brain surgery.
Sample Required?
A sample of the suspicious watery discharge is collected into a plastic tube and at the same time a blood sample is also collected.
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