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Encephalopathy laboratory tests
Introduction
Overview
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
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
References
References
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