CSF Appearance Flashcards
1
Q
Normal
A
Crystal clear
2
Q
Protein, lipid, WBC
A
Cloudy, milky, turbid
3
Q
Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic Tap
A
Bloody
4
Q
Hemoglobin, bilirubin, carotene, ↑ protein,
melanin
A
Xanthochromic
5
Q
Presence of oxyhemoglobin [Xanthochromic]
A
Pink
6
Q
High bilirubin [Xanthochromic]
A
Orange
7
Q
Combination of oxyhemoglobin and bilirubin [Xanthochromic]
A
Yellow
8
Q
Clotting factors introduced by traumatic tap
A
Clotted
9
Q
Tubercular meningitis
A
Pellicle
10
Q
Radiographic Contrast Media
A
Oily
