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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis laboratory tests

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Laboratory Findings

  • Serum antibody titer to look for signs of previous measles infection
  • Spinal tap
  • Diagnosis of SSPE is often difficult due to a normal CSF profile — noted changes in the CSF profile only include a marked elevation in CSF immunoglobulin.

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