Lab Case 91 – Interpretation

A 29 year old female with features of meningitis

1.

Protein high, suggests bacterial infection

Glucose < 40% of BSL

Predominance of RCC with some WCC (mainly lymphocytes)

Mixed picture without definitive diagnosis requiring empiric treatment and further investigation/ testing

2.

Bacterial meningitis

Partially treated meningitis

Viral meningitis

Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Other – GBS, MS, TB, Fungal

3.

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