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A glucose level below 40 mg/dL is significant and occurs in bacterial and fungal meningitis and in malignancy.

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What would not be found in analysis of cerebrospinal fluid protein glucose red blood cells or ketones?

Ketones would typically not be found in cerebrospinal fluid analysis, as they are byproducts of fatty acid metabolism primarily found in blood and urine. Their presence in cerebrospinal fluid may indicate pathology such as diabetic ketoacidosis.


What is a cerebrospinal fluid?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.


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Is the concentration of glucose higher in cerebrospinal fluid or plasma?

The concentration of glucose is typically higher in plasma (blood) compared to cerebrospinal fluid because glucose is actively transported from blood into the brain. Normal CSF glucose levels are around 60-70% of plasma glucose levels.


Does cerebrospinal fluid contain blood?

Ideally, cerebrospinal fluid should not contain blood. The presence of blood in cerebrospinal fluid can indicate a potential injury or bleeding within the brain or spinal cord. It is important to investigate the cause of the blood in the cerebrospinal fluid to determine the appropriate treatment.


What is the removal of CSF?

In a lumbar puncture (LP) procedure, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is removed for analysis of protein, glucose, bacteria, etc., to assist in neurologic disease diagnosis.


What is the test in which cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn from the lumbar back for analysis?

LP or Lumbar Puncture Analysis.


What are the cellular components of cerebrospinal fluid?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) mainly consists of water, electrolytes, glucose, and small amounts of protein. The cellular components of CSF include white blood cells, red blood cells, and occasionally some other types of cells, such as lymphocytes. The presence of these cells can indicate various conditions affecting the central nervous system.


What is cerebrospinal fluid analysis?

The procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid is called a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, because the area of the spinal column used to obtain the sample is in the lumbar spine, or lower section of the back.


What has the author Knud Jensen written?

Knud Jensen has written: 'Cerebrospinal fluid proteins in neurological diseases' -- subject(s): Analysis, Cerebrospinal fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid proteins, Diagnosis, Diseases, Examination, Gel electrophoresis, Nervous system


Are red blood cells found in cerebrospinal fluid?

Red blood cells are not normally found in cerebrospinal fluid. The presence of red blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid may indicate bleeding or other pathological conditions affecting the brain or spinal cord.


What does the gram stain in a cerebrospinal fluid analysis indicate?

The gram stain in a cerebrospinal fluid analysis indicates the presence of bacteria and helps to identify their morphology (shape and arrangement). This can provide valuable information for diagnosing bacterial meningitis or other bacterial infections in the central nervous system.