Screening for Multiple Sclerosis

by Debra Wood, RN

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

Screening Guidelines

There are no screening tests or guidelines for MS.

References:

Multiple sclerosis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php . Updated July 13, 2011. Accessed August 8, 2011.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ .

National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. Available at: http://nationalmssociety.org/ .

Last reviewed September 2012 by Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated: 09/12/2012

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