What Is a Lumbar Puncture Test?
A Lumbar Puncture (Lp) or Spinal Tap May Be Done to Diagnose or Treat a Condition. for This Procedure, Your Healthcare Provider Inserts a Hollow Needle into...
A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition. For this procedure, your healthcare provider inserts a hollow needle into the space surrounding the spinal column (subarachnoid space) in the lower back to withdraw some cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or inject medicine.
Is a lumbar puncture serious?
A lumbar puncture is generally a safe procedure and serious side effects are uncommon. The most common side effects are: headaches, which can last for up to a week – you'll be given painkillers at the hospital if you need them.
What diseases can be found in spinal fluid?
- meningitis.
- encephalitis.
- tuberculosis.
- fungal infections.
- West Nile virus.
- eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV)
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