Cerebrospinal fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture.
A lumbar tap, also known as a lumbar puncture, removes cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal.
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
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LP or Lumbar Puncture Analysis.
The CPT code for a lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis is 62270. This code is used specifically for the procedure of performing a lumbar puncture, which is typically done to diagnose conditions affecting the central nervous system.
Patients must avoid sitting or standing and remain lying down for as long as six hours after the lumbar puncture. They should also drink plenty of fluid to help prevent lumbar puncture headache
A more reliable diagnostic finding can be an increased level of a compound called neopterin in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that is obtained by a lumbar puncture.
I think you are trying to describe a Lumbar Puncture, which is performed in the lower (lumbar) region of the spine.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is obtained through a procedure called a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. A needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal canal to collect a small sample of CSF. This procedure is usually done to help diagnose certain neurological conditions.
A lumbar puncture takes about 30 minutes.
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spinal tap ....also known as lumbar puncture