There is no single test to diagnose MS. WebMD explains the criteria and imaging tests used to determine if a person has multiple sclerosis.

A simple blood test into multiple sclerosis (MS) pathology could speed MS diagnostics and ultimately improve patient care, according to Xiaoli Yu, Ph.D., senior author of a new study on plasma ...

Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose. A diagnosis typically requires multiple tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms.

Integrating a blood-based biomarker assay into clinical workflows can enhance decision-making in patients with multiple sclerosis, new real-world data suggest.

Blood tests are often the first line of testing for evaluating MS symptoms. They can’t confirm a diagnosis of MS, but they can help rule out other conditions or point to a diagnosis. Multiple ...

Scientists have created a blood test that may be able to detect worsening multiple sclerosis (MS) disability one to two years before it occurs.

Instead, doctors use blood tests to rule out other conditions and several techniques to confirm the symptoms are consistent with multiple sclerosis. When diagnosed in time, multiple sclerosis is ...

A simple blood test could revolutionise care for patients with multiple sclerosis and prevent disability, according to research.

One especially poignant visit was with my cousin who is fighting a rare form of multiple sclerosis called “progressive MS.” ...

WebMD explains how a spinal tap, also called a lumbar puncture, is used to diagnose disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including multiple sclerosis (MS).

A study of twins reveals two gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis, offering new targets for future treatments.