{"product_id":"beta-trace-protein-btp-csf-leakage-in-body-fluid","title":"Beta-Trace protein (BTP)  CSF leakage in body fluid","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lzqkeg\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eBeta-Trace Protein (BTP) – CSF Leakage Detection in Body Fluid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x15a7n\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eBeta-Trace Protein (BTP)\u003c\/strong\u003e test is a highly sensitive laboratory assay used to detect \u003cstrong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eCerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) leakage\u003c\/strong\u003e in body fluids such as nasal discharge, ear fluid, wound drainage, or other suspicious body fluids.\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eBTP is present in high concentration in CSF and very low levels in other body fluids, making it a reliable biomarker for confirming CSF leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wvr51y\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eThis test helps in the diagnosis of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dxkz3\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eCSF Rhinorrhea\u003c\/strong\u003e (CSF leakage from the nose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a5y8aw\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eCSF Otorrhea\u003c\/strong\u003e (CSF leakage from the ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wnba83\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eSkull base fractures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y4dabf\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ePost-traumatic CSF leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fmbry4\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"711\"\u003ePost-neurosurgical CSF leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11gtbtg\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eSpinal CSF fistulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15sqzfl\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eSuspected meningeal tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eEarly detection of CSF leakage is important to reduce the risk of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pix0bt\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eMeningitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zkc0gm\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eBrain infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ikgt5\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"884\"\u003ePersistent headaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npnvap\" data-start=\"885\" 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