If a physician suspects that an infection or inflammation of the CNS is present, what type of test will be ordered?
A) EEG
B) MRI
C) CT
D) Lumbar puncture

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If the physician suspects that an infection or inflammation of the CNS is present, a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is ordered to collect a CSF sample for culture and analysis of glucose and protein, or to detect increased intracranial pressure or an area of intracranial bleeding.

If a Physician Suspects That an Infection or Inflammation of the CNS