Doctors analyze cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to help identify conditions that affect your brain and spine. CSF samples are typically collected through a lumbar (spinal) tap. CSF is the clear fluid that ...
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that surrounds and protects the CNS. It bathes the brain and spine in ...