A 52 year-old male presents to the ED with ascending leg wea…

A 52 year-old male presents to the ED with ascending leg weakness that has progressed over the past week after he had an upper respiratory illness. He is areflexic in his lower extremities. You suspect he may have an Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Before starting treatment, you want to confirm the diagnosis. Which test is most appropriate?