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1. What is the cost of Lumbar Puncture?
Minimum price for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi starts from Rs. 840
Average expenses for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi is approximately Rs. 2,100
Maximum cost for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi rises up to Rs. 3,675
Cost of Lumbar Puncture depends on factors such as:
- Admission fee
- Doctor fee
- Age of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Post-procedure complications that are involved
- Type of hospital
- The admission room that you opted for
- Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc.
2. Is Lumbar Puncture Permanent?
Lumbar puncture is a diagnostic procedure and is often temporary.
3. Can Lumbar Puncture be detected in future?
A lumbar puncture cannot be detected in the future as it is a normal diagnostic procedure and will often heal without a scar.
4. Is Lumbar Puncture painful?
Every procedure comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be given an anesthesia to numb the pain.
5. What are the indications of Lumbar Puncture?
Lumbar puncture is indicated for the following conditions:
- Measuring or relieving the cerebrospinal pressure.
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection for disease diagnosis.
- Injection of contrast dyes for imaging and visualization of the brain and spinal cord.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Vimal Kumar Dakour | 96% | 41 | 20 | 700 |
Dr. Nipun Bajaj | 100% | 1 | 16 | 1200 |
Dr. Kamal Bachani | 97% | 412 | 34 | 1200 |
Dr. Ashish Dewan | 57% | 4 | 29 | 1500 |
Dr. Rahul Sharma | 95% | 78 | 15 | 1200 |
Dr. Anil Raheja | 81% | 4 | 27 | 900 |
Dr. Sankalp Pande | 100% | 8 | 15 | 1000 |
What is Lumbar Puncture?
Lumbar Puncture is the process of collecting a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid from the backbone of an individual. The procedure is also known as spinal tap and is done for the analysis of various infections or disease conditions like meningitis, cancers of the brain and spinal cord, multiple sclerosis, trauma or injury to the brain or other tissue, concentration of medicines, etc.
What are the indications of Lumbar Puncture?
Lumbar Puncture is indicated for the following conditions:
What is the preparation for Lumbar Puncture?
What are the steps involved in Lumbar Puncture?
Who can perform Lumbar Puncture [Right specialist type for Lumbar Puncture]?
A Lumbar Puncture can be performed by:
What is the cost of Lumbar Puncture?
Cost of Lumbar Puncture depends on factors such as:
Minimum cost for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi starts from Rs.840
Average expenses for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi is approximately Rs.2,100
Maximum amount to be paid for Lumbar Puncture in Delhi rises up to Rs.3,675
Is Lumbar Puncture a major surgery or minor procedure?
Lumbar Puncture is considered a minor procedure as it can be is done in an outpatient setting and the patient can leave the hospital on the same day of procedure depending on the health condition of the patient.
What are the risks and complications associated with Lumbar Puncture?
The following are the risks and complications for Lumbar Puncture:
How long does it take to complete Lumbar Puncture?
A Lumbar Puncture will take around 45 minutes to one hour to complete.
Is Lumbar Puncture painful?
Every procedure comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because the patient will be given anesthesia to numb the pain.
Is Lumbar Puncture permanent?
Lumbar Puncture is a diagnostic procedure and is often temporary.
Can Lumbar Puncture be detected in future?
A Lumbar Puncture cannot be detected in the future as it is a normal diagnostic procedure and will often heal without a scar.