Meningitis diagnosis involves checking CSF for opening pressure, cell count, protein, and glucose levels, which are all altered in meningitis.
For meningitis, laboratory analysis of CSF includes measuring opening pressure, cell count (normal 1-3/mm³), protein (normal <40), and glucose (normal ~2/3 of blood glucose).
| Front | What CSF parameters are measured in the lab for Meningitis? |
|---|---|
| Back | Opening pressure Cell count → 1-3/mm3 Protein → x<40 Glucose → (2/3 [Glc]blood) |
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