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Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture

ID 115

Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture is also known as Spinal Fluid Culture. The fluid is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture and then is cultured in the lab. The culture will help to identify fungus, virus or bacteria that are present.

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