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Miscellaneous Tests & Procedures

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) (Lupus Around the World)
Describes lumbar puncture (or spinal tap), an invasive diagnostic test in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is extracted for examination, and pressure of the spinal column is measured. Details what happens before, during, and after the procedure. Discusses advantages, possible complications, and contraindications. Lists evaluations, normal findings, and what abnormal findings may indicate.

Lumbar Puncture (American Thoracic Society)
Describes lumbar puncture and outlines its benefits and risks. [2000]


 

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