Diagnostic Tests for Meningitis

Diagnostic Test list for Meningitis: The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Meningitis includes:

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
• CSF culture
• Blood culture - Blood tests for bacteria
• Meningococcal rash pressure test - test a skin rash for the "failure to whiten under pressure" property of a meningococcal rash.

Tests and diagnosis discussion for Meningitis: Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If symptoms occur, the patient should see a doctor immediately. The diagnosis is usually made by growing bacteria from a sample of spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is obtained by performing a spinal tap, in which a needle is inserted into an area in the lower back where fluid in the spinal canal is readily accessible. Identification of the type of bacteria responsible is important for selection of correct antibiotics.¹

Diagnosis of Meningitis: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to diagnosis of Meningitis:

• Baby boy dies from bacterial meningitis
• Meningitis misdiagnosis often fatal

Medical Tools & Articles:

Next articles:

• Risk Factor Center
• Medical Statistics Center
• Medical Treatment Center
• Prevention Center
• Medical Tests Center

• Disease & Treatments Search
• Online Diagnosis
• Misdiagnosis Center
• Full list of interesting articles