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Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis

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What does a hazy or turbid CSF sample indicate?

  • Normal protein concentration
  • No significance in the sample
  • Increased WBC count (correct)
  • Presence of RBCs

    • What does xanthochromia in CSF indicate?

  • Decreased protein concentration
  • Normal glucose levels
  • Increased bilirubin from RBC degradation (correct)
  • Presence of lymphocytes

    • What is the key difference between a traumatic tap and hemorrhage in CSF appearance post-centrifugation?

  • Colorless supernatant in traumatic tap (correct)
  • Xanthochromic supernatant in hemorrhage
  • Homogenous distribution of red cells in traumatic tap
  • Presence of macrophages in traumatic tap

    • What is the significance of cell counts using a hemocytometer in CSF analysis?

    <p>Low cell counts may lead to inaccurate results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increased number of neutrophils in the WBC differential indicate?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of malignant cells in the WBC differential analysis?

    <p>Can appear as cell clumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does increased protein levels in CSF suggest?

    <p>Damage to the BBB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes most significantly to the protein content in CSF?

    <p>Intrathecal synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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