Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection for Neurological Testing

In this procedure, the provider inserts a needle at the craniocervical junction to access cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, in a procedure known as a cisternal puncture. Or the provider performs the same in a high cervical approach in a procedure known as a lateral cervical puncture. The provider does not inject a diagnostic or therapeutic agent. This service is done to measure pressure, remove excess CSF fluid, and or collect fluid samples to analyze the CSF for neurological conditions. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.