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Can i use urine reagant strips to test for csf from my nose?
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Yes: This is a commonly used test for CSF leak. It depends upon sugar being in the CSF while normal nasal secretions do not have sugar. This is highly reliable although not perfect.
Answered 4/22/2017
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