Laboratory testing in peripheral nerve disease

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Griffin, JW [1 ]
Hsieh, ST [1 ]
McArthur, JC [1 ]
Cornblath, DR [1 ]
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[1] JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV, SCH MED, DEPT NEUROL, BALTIMORE, MD 21205 USA
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10.1016/S0733-8619(05)70246-2
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Selecting appropriate laboratory tests in diagnosing peripheral neuropathies is important because it increases the yield of correct diagnoses and is cost effective. This article provides a guide to selecting appropriate tests and reviews the clinical situations that suggest specific tests. Several types of tests, including electrodiagnostic testing, quantitative sensory testing, routine blood tests, and antibody assays, are discussed in detail.
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