A lumbar puncture is performed on a 40-year-old man experiencing symptoms of blurred vision and numbness in his extremities.Results are:
-Based on the information provided,calculate the IgG index for this patient.

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A lumbar puncture is performed on a 40-year-old man experiencing symptoms of blurred vision and numbness in his extremities.Results are: 
-Based on the information provided,calculate the IgG index for this patient.

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IgG index = (IgG level in patient's serum / mean IgG level in healthy individuals)IgG index = (1600 mg/dL / 1700 mg/dL) = 0.94

A Lumbar Puncture Is Performed on a 40-Year-Old Man Experiencing