Lumbar puncture is a special test mainly used for cranial lesions and cerebrospinal fluid lesions, which is an invasive test and requires the signing of a consent form for the procedure, which carries a certain degree of risk. The cost of a lumbar puncture varies depending on the level of the hospital, but in a tertiary care hospital, for example, the cost of a lumbar puncture is about$200. If you add the cost of surgery, laboratory tests, anesthesia and anesthetic, the approximate cost may be around 300 yuan. Lumbar puncture is an invasive test and requires a visit to a specialist clinic or imaging department. The patient needs to lie on his side during the test and a certain amount of anesthesia will be used.