DrugLog® detects blood in spinal fluid
A study conducted by Uppsala University in collaboration with Pharmacolog states that DrugLog® with high accuracy can detect if new or old blood is present in spinal fluid.Researchers at Uppsala University, led by Professor Anders Larson at the Department of Clinical Chemistry, have with the help of staff from Pharmacolog carried out a study that shows that DrugLog® can detect the presence of hemoglobin or bilirubin from red blood cells in spinal fluid. In case of suspected stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, such an analysis may be performed. If any of these substances can be detected, it most