Glucose CSF Test

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What is CSF?

CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) is a colourless, clear-watery fluid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. CSF controls and coordinates everything you do, including the ability to move, breathe and many more.

What is the function of CSF in our body?

The CSF fluid acts like a cushion that helps in the protection of your brain and spinal cord from sudden impact or injury. It also removes waste products from the brain and helps the central nervous system to work properly.

What is a CSF glucose test?

This test measures the amount of glucose in cerebrospinal fluid. The CSF fluid present surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

What is it used for?

It is used to diagnose central nervous system problems such as:

Tumours
Infections
Delirium
Inflammation of the central nervous system

May also be used to diagnose some other conditions

What is the usual range of the CSF glucose test?

Normal glucose level – 50 to 80 mg/100mL

Why should I perform this test?

You should perform this test if you have brain or central nervous system infection symptoms, such as meningitis. These include:

Severe headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Irritability
Sensitivity to light
Confusion state
Changes in consciousness
Severe neck stiffness

What other tests might I have done along with this?

CSF grain stain
CSF culture
CSF/plasma ratio
CSF protein concentration
CSF leukocyte, or white blood cell count
Blood culture
Other CSF tests for a specific infection

What other health conditions can a CSF glucose test diagnose?

Apart from meningitis, other health conditions that glucose tests diagnose include:

Autoimmune disorders
Cancer
Multiple sclerosis
Syphilis
Gullain-barre syndrome
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Bleeding around the brain

Also Read: CSF Protein

For more information, you can visit Testing .com and WebMD.

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