Viral meningitis: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Viral meningitis: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis. To exclude bacterial meningitis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Indications
- To exclude bacterial meningitis
- To identify specific viral cause
Cell types
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Cell count
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Protein
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CSF to plasma glucose ratio
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR): indications
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