CSF Routine Examination
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A detailed analysis of spinal fluid, used to investigate suspected infections of the brain or spinal cord.
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Home sampling available. With online reporting
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CSF Routine Examination
Sample Type
CSF
Fasting Required
Not required
Home Sampling
Sample collected by your treating doctor via lumbar puncture
Report Time
Same day
Price
1500
1
Marker Measured
Same day
Report Turnaround
6
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Overview
About CSF Routine Examination
A CSF routine examination checks cerebrospinal fluid for cell counts, protein and glucose levels, helping diagnose infections like meningitis or other neurological conditions.
No fasting is required for the lab analysis, and given the urgency of neurological conditions, results are available the same day.
What's Included
CSF Routine Examination
Checks spinal fluid for cell counts, protein, and glucose levels.
Helps investigate suspected infections of the brain or spinal cord.
How to Prepare
- This sample is collected by your doctor via lumbar puncture.
- No special preparation is needed from you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CSF routine examination check?
It checks cell counts, protein and glucose levels in cerebrospinal fluid, helping diagnose infections like meningitis.
How is the CSF sample collected?
Your doctor collects the CSF sample through a lumbar puncture; our lab performs the analysis once it arrives.
Why is this test done urgently?
Conditions like meningitis need fast diagnosis and treatment, so we prioritise same day reporting.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required for the lab analysis.
How soon will my report be ready?
Same day.
Can City Care Lab process CSF samples from hospitals?
Yes, we regularly process CSF samples referred from hospitals and clinics across Gujranwala, Sialkot and Daska.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.
Book This Test
Home sampling available. With online reporting
Price
1500
Full Form
CSF Routine Examination
Sample Type
CSF
Fasting
Not required
Report Time
Same day
What's Included
- CSF Routine Examination