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What is CSF?
CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) is a colourless, clear-watery fluid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. CSF controls and coordinates everything you do, including the ability to move, breathe and many more.
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What is the function of CSF in our body?
The CSF fluid acts like a cushion that helps in the protection of your brain and spinal cord from sudden impact or injury. It also removes waste products from the brain and helps the central nervous system to work properly.
What is a CSF glucose test?
This test measures the amount of glucose in cerebrospinal fluid. The CSF fluid present surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
What is it used for?
It is used to diagnose central nervous system problems such as:
- Tumours
- Infections
- Delirium
- Inflammation of the central nervous system
May also be used to diagnose some other conditions
What is the usual range of the CSF glucose test?
Normal glucose level – 50 to 80 mg/100mL
Why should I perform this test?
You should perform this test if you have brain or central nervous system infection symptoms, such as meningitis. These include:
- Severe headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Irritability
- Sensitivity to light
- Confusion state
- Changes in consciousness
- Severe neck stiffness
What other tests might I have done along with this?
- CSF grain stain
- CSF culture
- CSF/plasma ratio
- CSF protein concentration
- CSF leukocyte, or white blood cell count
- Blood culture
- Other CSF tests for a specific infection
What other health conditions can a CSF glucose test diagnose?
Apart from meningitis, other health conditions that glucose tests diagnose include:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cancer
- Multiple sclerosis
- Syphilis
- Gullain-barre syndrome
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Bleeding around the brain
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