Investigation | Result |
---|---|
Leukocyte count, × 106/L (normal 0–5) | 0 |
Glucose level, mmol/L (normal 2.2–4.4) | 2.8 |
Protein level, g/L (normal 0.45) | 0.48 |
Bacterial culture | Negative |
Fungal culture | Negative |
Cryptococcal antigen | Negative |
Syphilis screen (VDRL and FTA-ABS) | Negative |
Varicella-zoster virus PCR | Positive |
Note: FTA-ABS = fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption, PCR = polymerase chain reaction, VDRL = Venereal Disease Reference Laboratory.