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  • Neurology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Laboratory Medicine

Background:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) diseases pose significant health risks.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is crucial for diagnosing CNS impairments.
  • Effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies rely on accurate CSF interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of available cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assays.
  • To present shortened indication criteria for CSF analysis.
  • To recommend an algorithm for CSF assessment in suspected CNS diseases and discuss external quality systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) methodologies.
  • Categorization of CSF assays into basic routine panels and specialized analyses.
  • Description of diagnostic algorithms and quality assurance systems.

Main Results:

  • CSF assays are categorized into basic and specialized panels.
  • Standard laboratories can perform basic CSF panels.
  • Highly specialized analyses require super-consulting laboratories.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized CSF assessment protocols are essential for diagnosing CNS diseases.
  • A tiered approach to CSF analysis, from basic to specialized, optimizes diagnostic accuracy.
  • External quality systems are vital for ensuring reliable CSF testing results.