CSF

Question 1

LIPID NUCLEUS PULPOLUS appear as viscous due to

Answer 1

need injury ( annulus fibrous)

Question 2

disease associated with mucin

Answer 2

metastatic mucin producing ADENOCARCINOMA

Question 3

Cell counts in a sparkling or snowy appearance when observed through naked eye

Answer 3

<50 cells/uL

Question 4

type of clot seen in paresis

Answer 4

small clot

Question 5

web like clot is an indication of what disease

Answer 5

tuberculous meningitis

Question 6

type of clot seen in purulent meningitis

Answer 6

large clot

Question 7

type of clot seen when there’s blockage of spinal fluid circulation

Answer 7

clot en masse

Question 8

overnight refrigeration of fluid in tuberculous meningitis make take how many hours?

Answer 8

12-24 hrs

Question 9

formation of pellicle in a short time is associated with what disease

Answer 9

SUPPURATIVE MENINGITIS

Question 10

The only protein found in csf

Answer 10

Transferrin (beta globulin)

Question 11

carbohydrate deficient variant of transferrin (unique to CSF)

Answer 11

Tau

Question 12

Cytocentrifugation require the addition of ___________ to minimize cell distortion and increase cell yield

Answer 12

1 drop of 30% albumin

Question 13

Employed as a CONFIRMATORY rather than a diagnostic procedure.

Answer 13

Csf culture