This test involves withdrawing and analyzing fluid from the lumbar region of the spinal cord.
A) EEG
B) PET
C) MRI
D) LP

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The test described of withdrawing fluid from the lumbar region of the spinal cord is a lumbar puncture (LP). This test is used to diagnose conditions affecting the central nervous system and to examine the cerebrospinal fluid for abnormalities such as infection or elevated levels of proteins. EEG, PET, and MRI do not involve withdrawing fluid from the spinal cord and are used for different diagnostic purposes.

This Test Involves Withdrawing and Analyzing Fluid from the Lumbar