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If my lymphocytes are elevated and monocytes are decreased in my csf hematology results from a spinal tap should i be concerned? the tap was to rule out ms, what else could cause the increase and decrease in these levels?

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Nonspecific: Increased lymphocytes in spinal fluid can be seen in many disorders including viral infections and MS. If MS is the primary concern, tthere are more specific tests and relatively precise imaging studies that can be done

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 9/2/2020

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