Which of the following biochemical compounds in neonatal CSF parallels that of the serum concentration?
1)glucose
2)bilirubin
3)lactate
4)protein

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Neonatal CSF has a relatively high protein concentration.The integrity of the neonatal blood-brain barrier is intact, and very high molecular weight proteins such as plasma immunoglobulins do not readily cross into the CSF.Thus serum concentrations of proteins are normally much higher than those found in CSF.This is similar to levels found in adults and can be used to check integrity of the blood-brain barrier.CSF glucose, lactate, and bilirubin levels parallel serum concentrations, as they do in adults.

Which of the Following Biochemical Compounds in Neonatal CSF Parallels