LP Results

[shellishalynette]

.My 5 year old son had a Spinal Tap are these results normal:

Sample Appearance:    Clear
Supernatant:                 Colorless
WBC, Fluid                     1
RBC, Fluid                      0
Lymphs, Fluid                45
Monocytes, Fluid           55
Glucose, CFS                57
Protein, CFS                  22

Any help would be appericiated.  Thank You!!

[Dr Sharma]

Hello dear, welcome to medhelp neurology forum.  I understand your anxiety over your child. You have not mentioned the clinical indication for a lumbar puncture.
The CSF normally is crystal clear and colorless. The WBCs appear normal in number. Protein adult range is up to 18 to 56 mg/dl and child of 5 years would have similar normal levels. CSF glucose is usually 2/3rd s of serum glucose in the last few hours. You can consult a pediatrician about the cell counts with appropriate clinical correlation. It is of paramount significance that these findings are checked along with the clinical presentation of your son.
You are most welcome with any further clarification. Wish you the very best.

[deadmemory]

it seems like it is normal. It is good the fluid is clear and colorless!! Thank goodness!!