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What is Pandy test used for?
What is Pandy test used for?
Detecting globulin in CSF.
Globulin concentration in CSF is decreased in multiple sclerosis and neurosyphilis.
Globulin concentration in CSF is decreased in multiple sclerosis and neurosyphilis.
False (B)
How is glucose estimated in CSF?
How is glucose estimated in CSF?
By glucose oxidase method or Folin-Wu method.
What is the normal concentration of glucose in CSF?
What is the normal concentration of glucose in CSF?
The level of glucose is increased in pyogenic meningitis and tuberculous meningitis.
The level of glucose is increased in pyogenic meningitis and tuberculous meningitis.
Flashcards
Globulin Test (Pandy Test)
Globulin Test (Pandy Test)
Two drops of CSF are added to 2ml of phenol reagent (Pandy reagent). Globulins are precipitated if present in high concentration in CSF.
Increased Globulin Indicates
Increased Globulin Indicates
Globulin concentration is increased in multiple sclerosis and neurosyphilis.
CSF Glucose Methods
CSF Glucose Methods
Glucose estimation in CSF is done by glucose oxidase method or Folin-Wu method.
Normal CSF Glucose Level
Normal CSF Glucose Level
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Decreased Glucose Indicates
Decreased Glucose Indicates
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Study Notes
- The image is about Globulin (Pandy test) and Glucose
Globulin (Pandy Test)
- Two drops of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are added to 2ml of phenol reagent (Pandy reagent)
- Globulins are precipitated if present in high concentration in CSF
- Globulin is increased in multiple sclerosis and neurosyphilis
Glucose
- The estimation of glucose is done by glucose oxidase method or Folin-Wu
- Normally, the concentration of glucose in CSF is 50 - 80 mg%
- The level of glucose is decreased in pyogenic meningitis and tuberculous meningitis
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