Cerebrospinal fluid tryptophan test

An examination of cerebrospinal fluid. Tryptophan test (TrpT) is a method for checking cerebrospinal fluid. Positive results are found in tuberculous meningitis, purulent meningitis, cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and severe jaundice.

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