Analyzes of cerebrospinal fluid
Index Units SI units
amount 100-150 ml
Relative density 1006-1008
Pressure
In the supine position 150-200 mm of water. Art.
In the sitting position 300-400 mm of water. Art.
Colour Colorless, occasionally yellowish, grayish
Cytosis in 1 μl:
Ventricular fluid 0-1
Cysteal fluid 0-1
Lumbar fluid 2-3
PH 7.35-7.80
Total protein: 15-45 mg% 0.15-0.45 g / l
Lumbar fluid 22-33 mg% 0.22-0.33 g / l
Cisternal fluid 10-22 mg% 0.10-0.22 g / l
Ventricular fluid 12-20 mg% 0.12-0.20 g / l
Glucose 50-70 mg% 2.78-3.89 mmol / L
Chlorine ions 425-460 mg% 120-130 meq / L (mmol / L)
  • Analyzes of cerebrospinal fluid