Post Spinal Tap
Spinal tap; Ventricular puncture; Lumbar puncture; Cisternal puncture; Cerebral spinal fluid culture
References
Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier. 2007: chap 418.
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CSF chemistry
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cerebrospinal fluid analysisWhat the risks areFor information regarding risks of a spinal tap, see: Lumbar punctureSpecial considerations Read more »
CSF myelin basic protein
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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