Diagnosis of TB meningitis is made by analysing CSF  collected by lumbar puncture.  When collecting CSF for suspected TB meningitis, a minimum of 1ml of fluid should be taken (preferably 5 to 10ml).
Tuberculous meningitis laboratory findings
Fungal meningitis laboratory findings
Bacterial meningitis laboratory findings
Viral meningitis laboratory findings
Viral encephalitis laboratory findings
Fungal meningitis physical examination
Viral meningitis physical examination
Neoplastic meningitis physical examination