Which of the following type of specimen is obtained when a lumbar puncture is performed by the physician?

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A lumbar puncture is a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis. Therefore, the type of specimen obtained from a lumbar puncture is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A, B, and C are incorrect options as they do not involve obtaining a specimen from a lumbar puncture.

Which of the Following Type of Specimen Is Obtained When