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What lab work helps with the diagnosis of ms?

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There's really no: blood test for MS. History and physical exam and MRI of the brain and spinal cord with contrasting dye in a specific pattern may suggest MS. A spinal tap with high levels of a substance called myelin basic protein makes MS the diagnosis of MS more likely. Pain is an unlikely symptom early on.

Answered 4/18/2017

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