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CSF Examination Full Lecture | Physical, Chemical & Microscopic Analysis Explained | Lab Technician

In this video, we discuss the Physical, Chemical, and Microscopic Examination of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a clear and practical way. This lecture is highly useful for DMLT, MLT, BMLT, Paramedical students, and Lab Technician competitive exams. 🔬 Topics Covered in This Video: 🟢 1️⃣ Physical Examination of CSF Normal CSF appearance (Clear & Colorless) Turbid CSF → Infection Bloody CSF → Hemorrhage vs Traumatic Tap Xanthochromia Cobweb clot in Tubercular meningitis Diagnostic importance of macroscopic examination 00:00:00 Introduction to CSF 00:02:09 Diseases Detected by CSF (Meningitis, Hemorrhage, MS) 00:05:58 Physical Exam: Color & Turbidity 00:07:05 Hemorrhage vs. Traumatic Tap Difference 00:10:12 Xanthochromia (Yellow CSF) 00:10:52 Clot Formation in CSF (TB) 00:12:30 Chemical Exam Overview 00:15:11 Protein Test: Qualitative (Pandy's) & Quantitative 00:29:16 Glucose Test & Levels in Meningitis 00:31:46 Chloride Test (Significance in TB) 00:35:29 Lactate Test (Bacterial Infection) 00:38:06 Microscopic Exam: RBCs & WBCs 00:41:42 Differential Count (Neutrophils vs. Lymphocytes) 00:43:12 Microbiological Exam: Gram & ZN Stain 00:44:14 India Ink Preparation (Fungal Infection) 00:46:15 Meningitis Comparison Chart (Bacterial/Viral/TB) 00:48:16 Multiple Sclerosis & Oligoclonal Bands 00:51:54 Conclusion & Live Class Info 🧪 2️⃣ Chemical Examination of CSF ✅ Protein Test (Pandey’s Test) Principle Procedure Interpretation (++ to ++++) Normal value: 15–45 mg/dL ✅ Glucose Test Normal value: 45–80 mg/dL Why glucose decreases in bacterial infection Bacterial vs Viral meningitis glucose difference ✅ Chloride Level Normal range: 118–132 mEq/L Decreased in Tubercular meningitis ✅ Lactate Level Normal range: 10–22 mg/dL Increased in bacterial meningitis Role of anaerobic metabolism 🔬 3️⃣ Microscopic Examination of CSF RBC Count Subarachnoid hemorrhage Traumatic tap differentiation WBC Count (0–5 cells/mm³) Pleocytosis Neutrophilic vs Lymphocytic predominance Bacterial vs Viral vs Tubercular meningitis comparison table 🎯 Who Should Watch This Video? ✔ DMLT Students ✔ MLT / BMLT Students ✔ Paramedical Students ✔ Lab Technician Exam Aspirants ✔ Medical Laboratory Professionals 📌 Important Comparison Explained: Bacterial Meningitis → ↑ Protein, ↓↓ Glucose, Neutrophils ↑ Viral Meningitis → Mild ↑ Protein, Normal Glucose, Lymphocytes ↑ Tubercular Meningitis → ↑ Protein, ↓ Glucose, ↓ Chloride, Cobweb clot If you find this lecture helpful: 👍 Like the video 📢 Share with friends 🔔 Subscribe for more lab technician lectures CSF examination CSF physical examination CSF chemical examination CSF microscopic examination CSF analysis lecture Pandey test CSF CSF protein test CSF glucose level CSF chloride test CSF lactate level Bacterial meningitis CSF findings Viral meningitis CSF findings Tubercular meningitis CSF findings CSF RBC count CSF WBC count Pleocytosis explained Lumbar puncture procedure DMLT microbiology MLT exam preparation Lab technician lecture Paramedical microbiology CSF analysis in English