Spinal Tap
Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Spinal Tap procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.
Alternate Names for Spinal Tap:
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid tap
CSF analysis
CSF tap
Lumbar puncture
Puncture, lumbar
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- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
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What is Spinal Tap?
Alternate Names for Spinal Tap:
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid tap
CSF analysis
CSF tap
Lumbar puncture
Puncture, lumbar
In this procedure, the doctor samples the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your lower back. CSF is the fluid the brain and spinal cord sit in. It provides protection and nutrition to the brain and nerve cells. This fluid also helps to remove waste products from the brain.
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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