Tests & Procedures — MS Glossary

Evoked potentials are tests that measure how quickly your nerves carry signals to your brain in response to what you see, hear, or feel. Sma...

Gadolinium is a contrast agent sometimes given through an IV during an MRI. It helps highlight areas of active inflammation, which appear br...

A lumbar puncture, sometimes called a spinal tap, is a test where a small amount of fluid is taken from around the spinal cord using a thin ...

An MRI is a scan that uses strong magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the brain and spinal cord. In MS, it is used to look ...

Oligoclonal bands are specific proteins from the immune system that show up as stripes on a lab test. They are found in the spinal fluid of ...