Normal
Crystal clear
Protein, lipid, WBC
Cloudy, milky, turbid
Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic Tap
Bloody
Hemoglobin, bilirubin, carotene, ↑ protein,
melanin
Xanthochromic
Presence of oxyhemoglobin [Xanthochromic]
Pink
High bilirubin [Xanthochromic]
Orange
Combination of oxyhemoglobin and bilirubin [Xanthochromic]
Yellow
Clotting factors introduced by traumatic tap
Clotted
Tubercular meningitis
Pellicle
Radiographic Contrast Media
Oily