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CSF analysis

The CSF analysis looks at cells, protein, sugar and germs in spinal fluid. It is done for: suspected meningitis or encephalitis.

सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।

Why it is done

Suspected meningitis or encephalitis.

Preparation

Collected by lumbar puncture. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Pattern suggests infection or bleeding. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Cells, protein, sugar and germs in spinal fluid.

Sample type

Spinal fluid

If the result is high

Pattern suggests infection or bleeding.

If the result is low

Normal.

सन्दर्भ दायरा प्रयोगशाला, उमेर र लिङ्गअनुसार फरक पर्छ — सधैं आफ्नो रिपोर्टमा उल्लेखित दायरा हेर्नुहोस्।

नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।

यो कहाँ गर्न सकिन्छ

तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।

सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the CSF analysis measure?
Cells, protein, sugar and germs in spinal fluid.

Why is the CSF analysis done?
Suspected meningitis or encephalitis.

Do I need to fast for the CSF analysis?
Collected by lumbar puncture.

What does a high or positive CSF analysis mean?
Pattern suggests infection or bleeding.

What does a low or negative CSF analysis mean?
Normal.

What is the normal range for the CSF analysis?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

CSF analysis किन गरिन्छ?
Suspected meningitis or encephalitis.

CSF analysis का लागि तयारी/उपवास चाहिन्छ?
Collected by lumbar puncture. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Pattern suggests infection or bleeding. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references

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