Lumbar Puncture
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A Lumbar Puncture or LP, also called a “spinal tap” is procedure performed on the lower back that examines the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord, which is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). During the procedure, a needle is inserted between two lumbar vertebrae and into the space in your lower back that contains the spinal fluid.Download PDF: Lumbar Puncture
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