A 48-year-old man with schizophrenia on haloperidol (15 mg daily) for 3 weeks develops fever (39.8°C), severe muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and tachycardia. You suspect neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Which investigation is most specific for confirming the diagnosis and assessing severity?

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