A CSF specimen,in which there is uneven distribution of blood among the three tubes and clots are detected,is an indication of:

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Uneven distribution of blood among the three tubes and clots in the CSF specimen is a common finding in a traumatic tap, which is caused by a small amount of bleeding from the needle insertion site during the procedure. Meningitis, cerebral hemorrhage, and multiple sclerosis may cause other abnormal findings in the CSF, but not specifically the uneven distribution of blood and clots.

A CSF Specimen,in Which There Is Uneven Distribution of Blood