Tag: Lumbar Puncture Procedure

  • The Lumbar Puncture Test And Its Use As A Diagnostic Procedure

    A lumbar puncture test or spinal tap is the process of extracting Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from the lower end of the spine. The Cerebrospinal Fluid is a liquid that surrounds and cushions the brain and the spinal column. Analyzing this liquid can help doctors detect the cause of diseases that affect the central nervous system. […]

  • What Is A Lumbar Puncture? – An Introduction to the Procedure

    The diagnosis of diseases related to the brain and spinal cord might require a study of the composition of the spinal fluid. Performing a lumbar puncture allows the doctor to extract a sample of the spinal fluid for analysis, and this is essentially the need behind the practice. What Is A Lumbar Puncture? A Lumbar […]