Procedure
Lumbar Puncture
A procedure that collects a small sample of spinal fluid from the lower back with a needle for testing.
Also called: spinal tap
Who Can Help with Lumbar Puncture?
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
Where Practices List Lumbar Puncture
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Gilbert, AZ (46)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about lumbar puncture and what is right for you.