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What does a nerve conduction test and a sleep study show or is ordered for ??? thanks

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Different studies: Two very different studies, Nerve conduction tests for nerve injury or neuropathy Sleep study usually done to find sleep apnea or occasionally sleep disorder.

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Answered 7/17/2015

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