Glossary of Terms
lumbar puncture [LP]
A lumbar puncture (LP), also called a spinal tap, is a medical test to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your spinal canal to send to a lab for testing.
Synonyms:
spinal tap
A lumbar puncture (LP), also called a spinal tap, is a medical test to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your spinal canal to send to a lab for testing.