Three CSF Tubes Are Received in the Laboratory Numbered 1

question 7

Multiple Choice

Three CSF tubes are received in the laboratory numbered 1 through 3 based on the order in which they were obtained,with 1 being the first.The first tube is cloudy pink,but this color diminishes and clearing occurs with each successive tube.What does this suggest?

• A)Internal bleeding into the CSF has occurred.
• B)This is blood contaminating the CSF fluid from a traumatic puncture.
• C)Bacterial infection is likely present.
• D)Metastatic tumor is likely present.

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