Sometimes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) must be obtained for testing. The procedure to do this is commonly known as a spinal tap, but what is the correct medical term and abbreviation?

A) magnetic resonance imaging, MRI
B) positron emission tomography, PET
C) lumbar puncture, LP
D) craniotomy, CT


C

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