Cerebrospinal Fluid Artifacts
Aug.02, 2009 in
Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination and Neurologic Disorders
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During or after a lumbar puncture the question frequently arises whether blood has been introduced into the spinal fluid by the spinal needle, resulting in a traumatic tap. There are several useful differential points. Xanthochromia, if present, suggests previous bleeding. However, a nonxanthochromic supernatant fluid does not rule out the diagnosis, since xanthochromia may be […]