Neurológia pre prax 5/2009

Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid – current potentials

In this review article, general information is expressed concerning available biochemical, cytological, ammunological and microbiological metodologies of cerebrospinal fluid evaluation. Basic and advanced criteria of investigation are distiguished, including advanced parameters of CSF. Basic algorithm of laboratory evaluation of CSF is recommended, in association with concrete neurological diagnosis.

Keywords: cerebrospinal fluid, cytology, proteins, neuroimmunology, microbiological evaluation.