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Can a spinal tap exclude als?
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No: but if may provide very useful information in the analysis of spinal fluid
Answered 8/22/2014
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No: Spinal tap is usually normal and non diagnostic in ALS, but could exclude other diseases which might mimic ALS.
Answered 5/23/2016
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