Lumbar Puncture (LP)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Fluid Studies
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Gram Stain and Bacterial Culture
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Etiology of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Pleocytosis
Etiology of Elevation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Protein
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (see Guillain-Barre Syndrome , [[Guillain-Barre Syndrome]])
Multiple Sclerosis (see Multiple Sclerosis , [[Multiple Sclerosis]])
Oligoclonal Bands: while characteristic of multiple sclerosis, they are not specific for multiple sclerosis (as they can be seen in other diseases, as well)
Spinal Epidural Abscess (see Spinal Epidural Abscess , [[Spinal Epidural Abscess]])
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