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Laboratories | Toxic, metabolic, and genetic |
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MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; NCS: nerve conduction studies; EMG: electromyography; EEG: electroencephalography; PET: positron emission tomography; GAD65: glutamic acid decarboxylase 65; ANA: antinuclear antibody; TPO: thyroid peroxidase; SSA: Sjögren's disease A; SSB: Sjögren's disease B; mGluR1: metabotropic glutamate receptor 1; VGCC: voltage-gated calcium channel; CRP-5: C-reactive protein 5; PCA-2: Purkinje cell cytoplasmic antibody type 2; VGKC: voltage-gated potassium channel; Caspr2: contactin-associated protein-like 2; TTG: tissue transglutaminase; HbA1c: hemoglobin A1c; TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone; CBC: complete blood count; SPEP: serum protein electrophoresis; IFE: immunofixation; UPEP: urine protein electrophoresis; RPR: rapid plasma reagin; HTLV: human T-lymphotropic virus; HIV: human immunodeficiency virus; CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; VDRL: Venereal Disease Research Laboratory; IgG: immunoglobulin G; OCBs: oligoclonal bands.
* CSF testing to include protein, glucose, cell count, cultures, VDRL, IgG synthesis rate and index, OCBs, cytology, flow cytometry, lactate, 14-3-3, neurotransmitters, cerebellar autoantibodies, others.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?