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cerebrospinal fluid analysis

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Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
A analysis that is important in diagnosing diseases of the central nervous system. The fluid within the spine will indicate the presence of viruses, bacteria, and blood. Infections such as encephalitis will be indicated by an increase of cell count and total protein in the fluid.
Mentioned in: Encephalitis
cerebrospinal fluid analysis
Lab medicine The in vitro evaluation of the CSF. See Lumbar puncture.


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