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Cerebrospinal Fluid
Training Course Specifics
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Overview of the lumbar puncture procedure. Gross and microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid |
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All laboratory staff and students |
Length of Course: 1 hour
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Brent Wood, MD, PhD
Jana Roney, BS, MT(ASCP)
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD |
1 hour
| Accredited by: |
P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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Describe the production and collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). |
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Describe the gross appearance of CSF specimens. |
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Describe the principles of manual chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining. |
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Identify the major types of normal and abnormal cells in CSF and describe their signficance. |
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Overview
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Learning Objectives |
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Anatomy |
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Specimen Collection |
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Laboratory Findings |
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Microbiology |
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Gross Examination
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Overview |
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Clarity |
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Traumatic Tap |
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Procedures
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Cell Count |
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Cytocentrifuge |
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Wright Stain |
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Gram Stain |
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Electrophoresis |
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Latex Agglutination |
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Microscopic Examination
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Cell Types |
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Normal |
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Inflammation |
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Hemorrhage |
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Infection |
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Malignancy |
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Exams
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Exam 1 |
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Exam 2 |
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