Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Diagnostic Tests Flashcards
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Diagnostic Tests
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Exclusion of other symptoms
- Poliomyelitis
- Botulism
- Exposure to heavy metals
Hx of pt
Muscle strength test
Muscle activity test
P.E.
Reflex tests such as:
- Knee-jerk reaction
Nerve conduction velocity tests
Spinal tap - to check for higher than expected levels of proteins in CSF
CSF analysis
