Simple test for screening protein in cerebrospinal fluid.

ABSTRACT

The comparison of qualitative tests in determining normal and abnormal protein in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were studied. The albumin level in 50 cases was should to be 74% and 42% positive by Albustix and Nonne Apelt, albumin method, respectively. The globulin level in 80 cases was also show to be 40% and 46% positive by Pandy and Nonne Apelt, globulin method. All qualitative tests were compared quantitatively with trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and Ponceau S dye binding method. The Albustix and Nonne Apelt, globulin method provided earlier detection of abnormal protein in CSF. The Albustix test was also proven to be more rapid cheaper for screening large samples for positive protein results.