All of the following diagnostic tests are part of the diagnostic workup of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), except
Explanation
Answer: B - All of the above diagnostic tests are part of the diagnostic workup of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), except Lumbar puncture. ALS is diagnosed by a thorough physical examination and a study of the patient’s medical history and pattern of symptoms. While there is no specific diagnostic test for ALS, the doctor will order tests like EMG, CBC and CT scans of the brain and nervous system to rule out other causes. Lumbar puncture, also called spinal tap, is used to certain diseases of the brain and spinal cord.
