When is a cerebrospinal fluid analysis ordered?
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal fluid is clear and colorless - it surrounds and protects the central nervous system. Cerebrospinal fluid supplies the brain and spinal cord with nutrients and removes/cleanses waste products. During an injury, the cerebrospinal fluid acts as a kind of inflatable cushion and protects the central nervous system from serious damage as much as possible.
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is ordered if the patient has signs of inflammation and infection of the central nervous system.
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis can diagnose the following diseases:
The cerebrospinal fluid protein test determines whether the protein in the cerebrospinal fluid is in a normal dose.
This type of study is also recommended when multiple sclerosis and meningitis are suspected, bleeding in the cerebrospinal fluid is also detected, or it is necessary to detect signs that have arisen against the background of trauma/injury.
https://www.healthline.com/health/neurological-health/csf-total-protein
