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Overview Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless fluid formed mainly by the choroid plexus in the lateral, third, and fourth ventricles of the brain. It...

Overview CSF examination part six covers special investigations used to identify cerebrospinal fluid leakage and to evaluate intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis. This includes assessment of rhinorrhoea...

Overview CSF examination part five focuses on microbiological investigations used to identify infectious causes of meningitis and meningoencephalitis. It includes evaluation of bacterial, viral, tuberculous...

Overview CSF examination part four focuses on microscopic evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid with emphasis on cell count, differential count, and identification of abnormal cells. Normally...

Overview CSF examination part three deals with the chemical analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, focusing on glucose, proteins, lactate, and enzymes such as LDH, ADA, CK...