title: Examination of cerebrospinal fluid in the horse.
abstract: The examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is often part of the diagnostic work-up of a patient exhibiting signs of disease involving the central nervous system. Awareness of the capabilities and limitations of these laboratory tests is important in assessing the benefit-to-risk ratio of performing such procedures. Collection of CSF is a relatively simple procedure, and together with a thorough history, physical examination, and other diagnostic tests, may be a valuable aid in arriving at a diagnosis or prognosis.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Hayes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D006736:Horses