Important Aspects of Xanthochromia

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Important Aspects of Xanthochromia

It is important to recognize that xanthochromia is the appearance of color in the supernatant of a fresh, centrifuged CSF sample.
There are a variety of causes for the appearance of this color. Therefore, xanthochromia must be reported. The physician is responsible for determining the reason for its presence.