Amnesia laboratory findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Overview
There is no laboratory test to diagnose memory loss. however, it is important to obtain toxicology screening, alcohol, glucose, electrolytes level.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Amnesia is largely a clinical diagnosis, following test maybe helpful in determining the underlying cause:[1]
- Toxicology screen
- Alcohol Level
- Glucose Level
- Electrolytes
References
References
- ↑ Pereira AF, Simões do Couto F, de Mendonça A (2006). “The use of laboratory tests in patients with mild cognitive impairment”. J Alzheimers Dis. 10 (1): 53–8. doi:10.3233/jad-2006-10109. PMID 16988482.
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