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1
Q

COPD diagnostic test

A

Spirometry

2
Q

Asthma diagnostic criteria

A

Spirometry
+ peak flow variability
/bronchodilator reversibility

(Fractional exhaled nitric oxide)

3
Q

Intermittent claudication diagnostic test

A

Doppler US + Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index

4
Q

Cauda Equina diagnostic test

A

Spinal MRI

5
Q

Coeliac Disease Diagnostic test

A

Screening Bloods:
(Ig)A tissue transglutaminase antibody (tTGA) and total IgA
IgA EMA if not conclusive

Biopsy confirm. Must continue eating gluten until diagnosis confirmed

6
Q

Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Criteria

A

McDonald Criteria

2 lesions,
disseminated in time and space
clinically suggested by history or demonstrable on MRI / positive CSF