What is cerebrospinal fluid analysis?
CEE (CSF) analysis is a medical examination that helps diagnose a number of conditions and diseases. Cerebrospinal fluid is a fluid that surrounds the brain, as well as the spinal cord; Helps protect both from injuries. For the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, the doctor collects a sample of cerebrospinal fluid from the patient and sends it for laboratory examination, where fluid analysis determines any abnormalities. Abnormalities are used for diagnostics. Although there are several different methods of collecting for cerebrospinal fluid analysis, the most commonly used test is a lumbar puncture, also known as a backbone tap. Diseases, infections and inflammation are some conditions that could cause abnormal results in the cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Examples of medical conditions The conditions that this analysis could help diagnose include encephalitis, meningitis and metastatic cancer. In addition, the analysis can also diagnose multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis and tumors.
Usually, the collection of brain fluid is performed by a procedure called lumbar puncture. During the lumbar puncture, the patient lies or sits with his back curved. If he was lying, his knees would be attracted to the chest and his chin would also be tucked in, if sitting, the patient would be a slope forward. The doctor puts the needle into the dull area of the back, usually the lower back to collect the fluid sample. Sometimes the doctor uses an X -ray to help place the needle during the lumbar plate; This is known as fluoroscopy.
Other methods of collection are tanning puncture and chamber piercing and in the tube placed in liquid. These methods are not so commonly used because they are considered more dangerous, but in some cases, as if the patient had back deformity, they could be preferred to lumbar puncture. Tanning puncture, always in combination with fluoroscopy, includes inserting a needle under the back of the skull, which is a risky procedure toThe will of his close proximity to the brain stem. Chamber piercing, usually made in the operating room, includes drilling a hole in the skull and inserting a needle into the brain chamber. With the tracks over the tube, the liquid is obtained using a tube that has been inserted into the liquid.