A CSF is equally bloody in all tubes collected and has a yellowish supernatant.On the differential,macrophages with hemosiderin are noted.Which of the following is most likely?

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All tubes being equally bloody indicates hemorrhage.If it had been a traumatic tap,there should have been a gradual decrease in the number of red cells in successive tubes with gradual clearing.The yellow tinge to the supernatant suggests a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

A CSF Is Equally Bloody in All Tubes Collected and Has