Cerebrospinal Fluid Test

Fluid Routine - CerebrospiNot Applicablel examines the cerebrospiNot Applicablel fluid (CSF) to diagnose neurological conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, or multiple sclerosis. The aNot Applicablelysis includes cell count, protein levels, glucose concentration, and culture for bacteria or viruses. It is a key diagnostic tool for brain and spiNot Applicablel cord disorders.

Also known asCerebrospinal Fluid TestCSF AnalysisCSF TestCerebrospinal Fluid

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

16 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Cerebrospinal Fluid Test includes 16 parameters

  • Letter

  • Volume
  • Appearance
  • Colour
  • Xanthochromia
  • Cob-web Formation
  • Proteins
  • Glucose
  • Total Count
  • Neutrophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Eosinophils
  • Mono Nuclear Cells
  • Histiocytes
  • Abnormal Cells / Storage Cells
  • Red Cell Count

Test code

5195

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 2 ML
Others (fx)Others1

Specimen stability information

Csf

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Haemotology
  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

Cerebrospinal Fluid Test

550