CSF Pt 2

Question 1

The most frequently performed chemical test on CSF is the

Answer 1

Protein determination

Question 2

Reference values for total CSF

Answer 2

15-45 mg / dL

Question 3

Makes up most of CSF protein

Answer 3

Albumin

Question 4

Second most prevalent fraction in CSF

Answer 4

Prealbumin

Question 5

Most frequently seen in pathologic conditions

Answer 5

Elevated total protein values

Question 6

Clinical causes of elevated CSF protein values

Answer 6

Meningitis, hemorrhage, primary CNS tumors, multiple sclerosis, guillain- barre syndrome, neurosyphilis, polyneuritis, myxedema, Cushing disease, connective tissue disease, polyneuritis, diabetes,uremia

Question 7

Decreased results

Answer 7

CSF leakage/trauma, recent puncture, rapid CSF production, water intoxication