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Lumbar puncture. Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine.
A stomach tap or abdominal tap refers to a procedure involving the removal of fluid from the abdomen. Under normal circumstances there is a small quantity of fluid present in the abdomen. However, certain conditions may arise wherein greater amounts of fluid may accumulate in the abdomen. An abdominal tap may be conducted to determine the cause of the excess fluid.