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Is RBC present in CSF?

Published in CSF Analysis 1 min read

Normally, red blood cells (RBCs) are not present in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

According to the provided reference regarding CSF cell counts:

  • Normally, there are no RBCs in the cerebrospinal fluid.

The presence of RBCs in CSF may indicate bleeding, although it can also be caused by a traumatic tap, where blood leaks into the CSF sample during collection.