| Condition | Appearance | Cells | Protein | Glucose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Clear, colourless | 0-5 lymphocytes | ||
| Bacterial | Cloudy, turbid | 100-2000 polymorphs | High | Low |
| ’Aseptic’ (viral) | Clear, slightly cloudy | 10-500 lymphocytes | Normal | Normal |
| TB | Clear, slightly cloudy | 10-500 lymphocytes | High | Low |