Low White Blood Cell Count And Aching Joints
A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
How the test is performed
A sample of CSF is needed. A
Other methods for collecting CSF are rarely used, by may be recommended...
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