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This chapter briefly describes several preanalytical and analytical pitfalls that cause artifacts and make proper assessment of the CSF cell preparation impossible or at least more difficult. Emphasis is placed on the handling and storage of the CSF sample.
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(2008). Common Artifacts. In: Integrated Cytology of Cerebrospinal Fluid. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75885-3_2
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