“Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? ”

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“Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? ”

Is a lumbar puncture procedure with a CSF protein on the higher spectrum side on charts, considered a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis?

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**Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen** Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI

No a LP with high protein alone does not indicate MS

**Mr. Arun Swaminathan** Neurologist Omaha, NE · Accepted Answer

Mr. Arun Swaminathan Neurologist Omaha, NE

Multiple tests may be needed to make a diagnosis of MS. A lumbar puncture would be one of them, but by itself would be insufficient.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Please Google this information but no, that is not the only requirement for diagnosis.