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At what timepoint do you do an EMG/NCS in patients with suspected GBS?

How long do you wait (from onset of symptoms) to do a EMG/NCS in a patient with GBS?
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Neurology · University of New Mexico
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In general, nerve conduction studies are often normal early in the disease course. However, during the first week, one may find prolonged minimal F-wave latencies (or even absent responses). This would indicate some degree of involvement of proximal nerve trunks. For years, it has been widely accept...

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