Total Protein CSF

• Meningitis and encephalitis are infectious disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Infection tests in the cerebrospinal fluid seek for white blood cells, bacteria, and other compounds.
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome and multiple sclerosis are examples of autoimmune illnesses (MS). High amounts of particular proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid are detected in CSF tests for several illnesses. Albumin protein and igG/albumin are the names of these tests
• There is bleeding in the brain.
• Tumors of the brain

No, there is no risk for  the Total Protein CSF Test

• A spinal tap, also known as a lumbar puncture, will be performed to collect your cerebrospinal fluid. A spinal tap is often performed in a hospital setting. During the procedure, you will:
• You'll either lie down or sit at an exam table.
• A health care expert will clean your back and inject an anesthetic into your skin to ensure that you don't experience any discomfort during the process. Before the injection, your provider may apply a numbing cream to your back.
• Your provider will inject a small, hollow needle between two vertebrae in your lower spine after the area on your back is entirely numb. The little backbones that make up your spine are called vertebrae.
• A little sample of CSF fluid will be withdrawn for examination. It will take roughly five minutes to complete this task.
• While the fluid is being removed, you must remain completely still.
• After the treatment, your provider may ask you to lie on your back for an hour or two. This could help you avoid developing a headache later on.

The cost of Total Protein CSF Test  is around Rs 150 only.

A Total Protein CSF Test Delhi analysis does not require any specific preparations, however, you may be requested to empty your urine and intestines before the test.