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The patient above had a lumbar puncture performed as part of the workup investig...
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The patient above had a lumbar puncture performed as part of the workup investigations for his delirium. The patient's investigations have returned.
CSF results:
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Patient’s results
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Normal range
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Colour
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Clear
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Neutrophils (x 106/L)
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0
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0
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Lymphocytes (x 106/L)
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100
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≤ 5
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Protein (g/L)
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0.5
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< 0.4
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Glucose (CSF: blood ratio)
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0.7
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≥ 0.6
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Question: What is your interpretation of his CSF results?