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LP results (day 11)
| CSF appearance | CSF results | |
|---|---|---|
| White cell count | 14 106/L | |
| Polymorphs | 30% | |
| Lymphocytes | 70% | |
| Clear and colourless | Red blood cells | 1 106/L |
| Protein | 0.55g/L | |
| Glucose | 4.1mmol/L | |
| Serum glucose | 6.8mmol/L | |
LP results (admission day)
| CSF appearance | CSF results | |
|---|---|---|
| White cell count | 15 680 106/L | |
| Polymorphs | 95% | |
| Lymphocytes | 5% | |
| Turbid | Red blood cells | 220 106/L |
| Protein | 4.26g/L | |
| Glucose | 0.4mmol/L | |
| Serum glucose | 7.0mmol/L | |
Results of relevant blood tests (on admission day)
| Test | Result | Normal range |
|---|---|---|
| White cell count | 9.8 109/L | 4-11 109/L |
| Neutrophils | 8.8 109/L | 2-7.5 109/L |
| Lymphocytes | 0.2 109/L | 1-4 109/L |
| Platelets | 62 109/L | 135-450 109/L |
| C-reactive protein | 643mg/L | 0-5 mg/L |
| Creatinine | 232 μmol/L | 45-84μmol/L |
| Urea | 19.7mmol/L | 2.5-7.8 mmol/L |