Encephalopathy laboratory findings
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Overview
Laboratory tests include complete blood count , blood glucose, ammonia, creatinine, electrolytes and various hormones. Test for certain infections like hepatitis, syphilis are done.
Laboratory tests
- Complete blood count - identifying anemia and infections
- Blood glucose - hypoglycemia, diabetes
- Vitamin assays - vitamin deficiency (thiamine, B-12)
- Liver function tests
- Renal function tests
- Serum electrolytes
- Serum hormones - thyroid, parathyroid hormones
- Drug levels
- Urine analysis
- Urine toxicology screening
- Hepatitis serology
- Syphilis serology