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==Normal== | ==Normal== | ||
*Paucicellular. | *Paucicellular. | ||
*<12/3 cells | |||
Gobs of anuclear material: | Gobs of anuclear material: | ||
*Protein vs. white mater. | *Protein vs. white mater. | ||
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*Cytospin - if no abnormality at triage. | *Cytospin - if no abnormality at triage. | ||
**The cellularity of the cytospin will appear to be increased (artifact). | **The cellularity of the cytospin will appear to be increased (artifact). | ||
===Images=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:4 vials of human cerebrospinal fluid.jpg | Normal CSF fluid is clear. (WC/James Heilman) | |||
File:CSF normal cytology.jpg | Normal CSF cytology Pappenheim specimen. (WC/jensflorian) | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Acute bacterial meningitis== | ==Acute bacterial meningitis== | ||