A 54-year-old man presents with suspected multiple sclerosis (MS) after having two distinct neurological episodes separated in time and space. What is...

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A 54-year-old man presents with suspected multiple sclerosis (MS) after having two distinct neurological episodes separated in time and space. What is the best confirmatory investigation for MS according to standard UK practice?

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MRI of the central nervous system with gadolinium

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Nerve conduction studies

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Electromyography

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Visual acuity testing

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Lumbar puncture for CSF oligoclonal bands alone

NICE Multiple Sclerosis Guideline MCQ (SBA): Multiple Sclerosis

A 54-year-old man presents with suspected multiple sclerosis (MS) after having two distinct neurological episodes separated in time and space. What is the best confirmatory investigation for MS according to standard UK practice?