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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for lumbar puncture
  1. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) (image) 
    A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the ... properly positioned in the subarachnoid space (the space between ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lumbar puncture (image) 
    ... liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, a needle is inserted usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae and the CSF fluid is collected for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. CSF oligoclonal banding - series (image) 
    ... area of the spine. This is called a lumbar puncture. How the test will feel: The position used during lumbar puncture may be uncomfortable, but you must remain in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100145_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. CSF chemistry (image) 
    ... liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, a needle is inserted usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and the CSF fluid is collected for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9239.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. CSF smear (image) 
    ... liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, a needle is inserted usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae and the CSF fluid is collected for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9242.htm - Medical Encyclopedia