What is the definition or description of: csf protein?

Lab test: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein is a routine test on fluid obtained from a spinal tap, performed under suspicion that disease or infection of the central nervous system may be present. The results are interpreted with other findings for diagnostic purposes.

Protein in your CSf: This is the amount of protein found in your csf. It can be indicative of infections or autoimmune diseases. See a neurologist for further work up.