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What is the definition or description of: csf white blood cell count?
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CSF WBC count: Typically a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) does not contain white blood cells (wbc). Wbc's can be seen in a CSF sample with infection, tumors, certain neurologic conditions, and with contamination of a CSF sample with blood (which can frequently occur). The significance of the wbc's depends on their quantity and the type of wbc's, as well as the presence of any red blood cells in the sample.
Answered 9/28/2016
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The number: Of white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. In the healthy situation that number is very low.
Answered 12/25/2012
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