Investigation of Reference Values of Components of Cerebrospinal Fluid

Abstract
To obtain reference values, random samples of CSF from 70 women and 69 men were analyzed for various components, including total protein and protein fractions. Using statistical methods, data were collected for sex differences and influence of age. Small variations in the values of total protein, albumin and .gamma.-globulin between males and females were found, and slightly higher values for the .gamma.-globulin were found with increasing age.