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I had a spinal puncture done and the results said csf/serum oligoclonal bands negative and csf oligoclonal bands 0 bands. does that mean i have ms?
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Multiple sclerosis: Presence of CSF oligoclonal bands is consistent and normally diagnostic of multiple sclerosis in the right circumstances. The absence does not rule out MS and the diagnosis has to be based on clinical findings and MRI results. There may also be some ethnic differentiation of oligoclonal bands present in patients with MS. you can review the article below http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/217961
Answered 5/21/2016
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