Sometimes Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)must Be Obtained for Testing

question 33

Multiple Choice

Sometimes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) must be obtained for testing.The procedure to do this is commonly known as a spinal tap,but what is the correct medical term and abbreviation?

• A)magnetic resonance imaging,MRI
• B)positron emission tomography,PET
• C)lumbar puncture,LP
• D)craniotomy,CT

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