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I took a lumbar puncture test and one result came back, csf protein 46...what does this count mean?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK: That's a barely abnormal protein level. If it's the only abnormal finding in your CSF, probably everything is OK. But double check with your doctor.

Answered 8/16/2017

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