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Does collection of CSF into EDTA tubes alter traditional CSF analysis results compared to plain tubes in dogs?
Observational (n=32)
No
Does collection of CSF into EDTA tubes alter traditional CSF analysis results compared to plain tubes in dogs?
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Collection of canine CSF into EDTA tubes does not significantly influence the results of traditional CSF analysis compared to plain tubes.
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A 2019 study conducted an observational in Dogs requiring cerebrospinal fluid analysis (n=32). EDTA tube vs. Plain tube was evaluated on White blood cell (WBC) count (p=0.847).
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