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Is there a lab test for multiple sclerosis?
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No: Not really. Multiple sclerosis is diagnosed by clinical exam, history and MRI of the cns. We do perform a lumbar puncture that can confirm oligoclonal bands as lab tests. The combination of all these factors play a role in the diagnosis of ms.
Answered 2/25/2017
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No: Mris are quite reliable. Spinal taps can be negative even when one has ms.
Answered 9/13/2019
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No blood test: Cannot diagnose via blood or urine testing. Spinal fluid may correlate or confirm. MRI the best current test.
Answered 8/16/2014
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