Cerebrospinal fluid (Kahn) sedimentation test

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by P. pallidum. Its laboratory tests mainly include dark vision and serological examination of Treponema pallidum. Clinical Kanghua's response is one of the confirmation tests. Basic Information Specialist classification: Infectious disease examination and classification: Cerebrospinal fluid examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: Neurosyphilis. Tips: After collecting the specimen, it should be sent immediately and placed for too long, which will affect the test results. Normal value negative. Clinical significance Abnormal result Positive neurosyphilis. Need to check the crowd The next generation of syphilis patients' families. Positive results may be diseases: neurosyphilis, elderly syphilis precautions Requirements for inspection: 1. After collecting the specimen, it should be sent immediately for inspection. If it is placed for too long, it will affect the inspection results. Preparation before inspection: 1. Tell the doctor about the history of medication. 2, family history of sexually transmitted diseases. Inspection process Dark vision and serological examination of Treponema pallidum. Cerebrospinal fluid syphilis antibody detection is helpful for the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurosyphilis in patients with latent syphilis, which is of great significance for the treatment of patients with latent syphilis. Not suitable for the crowd 1. If there is obvious papilledema or cerebral palsy, contraindications are contraindicated. 2. Patients who are in shock, exhaustion or endangered state and local skin inflammation, and lesions in the posterior cranial fossa are contraindicated. Adverse reactions and risks If the patient has symptoms such as breathing, pulse, or abnormal color during puncture, stop the operation immediately and deal with it accordingly.

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