Not so easily found now tho.
Things that make the case tho are as follows in terms of test results:
Whole slew of blood work - basic metabolic, full antibody blood workup, specialized autoimmune work ups, sometimes even cancer and other workups. Before I was diagnosed? I had about 15 vials taken prior to a preliminary diagnosis, with a recommendation of a spinal work-up for specific immune 'markers' and also blood work for anti-body action/reactions to some components in IVIG. So, at a date about 5 weeks after the first bunch of vials? Got a spinal work-up done in the neuro's office and then toted the vial to a near hospital for even MORE blood work [about 8? I think] which was sent off to area labs and the Mayo Clinic for testing.
Other tests that contribute to diagnosis are the trail of EMGs and NCV's [nerve tests -one with the probes the other with the topical sensors]; MRI and Cat scans w/&w/o contrasts to rule out skeletal issues such as spinal nerve compressions or who knows what else?
So, essentially Blood work for dietary deficiencies such as Calcium or B-12 or excesses such as B-6, nerve tests, X-rays, MRI's, cat scans, and spinal fluid tests. Leave it to your doctors to coordinate the tests, explanations and all w/the insurance companies....Always tho TRY and get copies of the tests being done? Just so YOU know what's being done. Depending on the conditions and diagnoses? There is a 30-60% chance it can help. - All everyone has said so far is right? - I'll post more later as you'll have even more questions! Take care in the meantime? Hugs to your husband too! - j