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What would cause the protein to be a little high in spinal fluid?
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High protein: High protein can be elevated in CSF due to infection or inflammation. It is non-specific. Your doctor can tell you based on your history , sign and symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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CSF protein : The adult range of cerebrospinal (CSF) protein is 18 to 58 mg per dl (0.18 to 0.58 g per l). Elevated levels can indicate multiple possibilities: infections, intracranial hemorrhages, multiple sclerosis, guillain barré syndrome, malignancies, some endocrine abnormalities, certain medication use, and a variety of inflammatory conditions. Please ask your doctor about results in your own case.
Answered 6/10/2014
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