CSF cell count

CSF cell count
A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells ... The CSF cell count may help diagnose meningitis and infection of the brain or ...
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A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
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CSF cell count
Definition
A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.

C-section
C-section - series
CSF analysis
CSF cell count
CSF cell count
CSF chemistry
CSF coccidioides complement fixation
CSF culture (Cerebrospinal fluid culture)
CSF flow scan (Radionuclide cisternogram) ...

Lumbar puncture and analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF culture, CSF cell counts, and similar studies), electrolyte analysis
CT scan of the head
MRI of the head
Blood and urine tests ...

CSF cell count is elevated with a lymphocytic predominance; glucose is slightly or moderately reduced but may be significantly decreased in TB or fungal meningitis.

This effect was especially notable in patients with CNS2 status at diagnosis (lymphoblasts seen in cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] cytospin, but with <5 WBC/hpf on CSF cell count); the isolated CNS relapse rate was 7.7% ± 5.

This fluid is studied for CSF cell count and component evaluation and for lactate levels. Diagnostic findings include normal glucose levels, mild elevation of protein, presence of a virus, and absence of bacteria upon culture.

Blood culture
Chest x-ray
Head CT scan
Gram-stain and culture of CSF (cerebral spinal fluid)
Lumbar puncture ("spinal tap") with CSF glucose measurement and CSF cell count ...

See also: Meningitis, Headache, Death, Symptom, Abscess