What laboratory data is considered a distinguishing feature of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?
A. Increased cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) protein level without increased cell count
B. Decreased serum protein electrophoresis results
C. Increased antinuclear antibodies
D. Decreased IgG levels
A
A lumbar puncture is performed to evaluate the CSF. An increased CSF protein level without increased cell count is a distinguishing feature of GBS.
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