The Sodium (Na⁺) – CSF test is used to measure the concentration of sodium in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Sodium is an essential electrolyte that plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and cellular activity. Abnormal sodium levels in CSF may be associated with neurological disorders, infections, or disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance.
The purpose of this test is to