Lab
CSF medical abbreviation
CSF means "cerebrospinal fluid".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for CSF), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
Run it in Rivvi
Ask what CSF means in your note
Paste a sig line, a note, or a claim and Rivvi spells out each abbreviation and flags the ones on the Do Not Use list.
Ask RivviFree to start. No card. Opens Rivvi, the AI workspace for healthcare teams.
What CSF means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| cerebrospinal fluid | None | Lab orders, Charting |
Example
Sample lab label: "CSF."
A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.
Related abbreviations
Elsewhere on Rivvi
Questions
What does CSF mean in medical terms?
CSF means "cerebrospinal fluid".
Where is CSF used?
CSF shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.
Is CSF on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. CSF is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.