Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, causing communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
Common Symptoms
- Numbness or weakness in limbs
- Vision problems
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Tremors
Clinical Sources
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Multiple Sclerosis (MS):
Total Leukocyte Count
The Total Leukocyte Count (WBC count) measures the total number of white blood cells in a ...
Calcium
Calcium is one of the most vital minerals in the human body, playing a central role in sev...
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions more like a pro-hormone in the body. The...
Vitamin D Total 25-Hydroxy (D2 & D3)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble prohormone essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption in t...
Anti Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Anti-TTG IgA)
The Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA test is the primary screening blood test for Ce...
Calcium
Calcium is a vital mineral measured in the Basic Kidney Profile to evaluate mineral metabo...
Serum Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a vital mineral that works closely with calcium to build strong bones and te...
Homocysteine
Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionin...
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
MCV measures the average size (volume) of a single red blood cell (RBC). It is a vital RBC...
Peripheral Smear
A Peripheral Smear (or Peripheral Blood Film) is a manual microscopic examination of a thi...
Vitamin D3 (1,25 Dihydroxycholecalciferol)
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D, also known as Calcitriol, is the biologically active form of Vita...
Total Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. It is essential ...
Ionized Calcium
Ionized calcium represents the 'free' form of calcium in the blood that is not bound to pr...
Serum Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is secreted by the four parathyroid glands located in the neck. ...
24-Hour Urine Calcium
The 24-hour Urine Calcium test measures the total amount of calcium excreted in the urine ...
Urine Calcium
Urine calcium measures the amount of calcium excreted by the kidneys over a 24-hour period...
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