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CSF chemistry

Alternative Names: Chemistry - CSF Normal Values: Cell count: less than 5 white blood cells (WBC) and 0 red blood cells (RBC) Culture and sensitivity: no organism growth Protein: 15 to 45 mg/dL Glucose: 50 to 80 mg/100 mL Serology for syphilis: no presence of antibodies Fungus: no presence of fungus Immunofixation: 1 or 0 bandings Glutamine: 6 to 15 mg/dL Lactate dehydrogenase: less than 2.0 to 7.2 U/mL Chloride: 700 to 750 mg/dL Cytology: no malignant cells present What abnormal results mean: Abnormal glutamine results may indicate hepatic encephalopathy or Reye's syndrome. Elevated lactate dehydrogenase levels may indicate inflammation or infection. Decreased glucose may suggest meningitis due to bacteria, fungus, or tuberculosis. Increased white blood cells may indicate an infection or another inflammatory process. Text Continues Below For more information on abnormal values, please see the specific test.

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