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. 2020 May 22;20(7):22. doi: 10.1007/s11910-020-01045-3

Table 1.

Cognitive domains measured by tests included in neuropsychological batteries used in MS

Test Domain Battery
Selective Reminding Tests Verbal learning, memory NSBMS, BRB-N
Spatial Recall Test (SPART) Visuospatial memory NSBMS (SPART7/24), BRB-N (SPART10/36)
Auditory Serial Addition Test Information processing speed, working memory, divided attention NSBMS, BRB-N, MACFIMS
Word List Generation Test Verbal fluency NSBMS, BRB-N, MACFIMS
Symbol Digit Modalities Test Information processing speed, attention BRB-N, MACFIMS, BICAMS
Controlled Oral Word Association Test Verbal fluency BRB-N, MACFIMS
Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised Visuospatial learning, memory MACFIMS, BICAMS
California Verbal Learning Test-Second Edition Verbal learning, memory MACFIMS, BICAMS
Judgment of Line Orientation Visuospatial perception MACFIMS
Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Sorting Test Executive functions MACFIMS

NSBMS, The Neuropsychological Screening Battery for MS; BRB-N, The Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests; MACFIMS, The Minimal Assessment of Cognitive Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis; BICAMS, The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis