This included full blood count, sera levels ofurea, creatinine, free thyroxin (T4), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), albumin,hepatic enzymes (TGO, TGP, Gama-GT), Vitamin B12, calcium, serologicalreactions for syphilis, and HIV serology in patients younger than 60 years ofage.2 Closely reflectingthese recommendations, the 2010 European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS)guidelines also suggest a more extensive list of exams which includes folic acidconcentrations.3 The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is syphilis.