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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis laboratory tests
Introduction
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Laboratory Findings
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.
References
References
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