A physician suspects that a patient may have polymyositis based on her symptoms. Which of the following diagnostic tests would the physician order to confirm the diagnosis?

A. Muscle Bx
B. MSA
C. ESR
D. EMG
E. Genetic testing


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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