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Is There A Test I Can Order For Autoimmune Myositis?
Question: Hi. I have a 42 yo female patient who wants testing for autoimmune myositis. is there a test I can order for screening? how can I proceed with this unusual request? thanks
Brief Answer:
Emg studies ck levels , muscle biopsy is accurate
Detailed Answer:
Proto is CBC,mg cal,phos,ck before emg,ana,esr,rf,vitd,thyroid, ck and emg
Needle electrode study shoes muap decrease duration and area
&IBM also available
Muscle biopsy is accurate for this
Emg studies ck levels , muscle biopsy is accurate
Detailed Answer:
Proto is CBC,mg cal,phos,ck before emg,ana,esr,rf,vitd,thyroid, ck and emg
Needle electrode study shoes muap decrease duration and area
&IBM also available
Muscle biopsy is accurate for this
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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