Table 1.
Physical and biological characteristics of the analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid during an interval of 21 days
| Physical and biological properties | Day 1 | Day 21 | Reference values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Colorless | Colorless | Colorless |
| Aspect | Limpid | Slightly turbid | Limpid |
| Density | 1006 | 1012 | 1004–1006 |
| Glycose (mg/dL) | 51 | 45 | 60–80% (serum) |
| Protein (mg/dL) | 124.9 | 650.1 | 10–27 |
| Red blood cells (/mm3) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nucleated cells (/mm3) | 69 | 507 | 3–6 |
| Neutrophils (/mm3) | 23 | 112 | Rare |
| Lymphocytes (/mm3) | 8 | 0 | 0–6 |
| Monocytes (/mm3) | 38 | 395 | 0–6 |
| Bacteria | Absent | Absent | Absent |