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Tremor laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Tremor is more of a clinical diagnosis. However, some causes of tremors can be identified through laboratory workup, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, hepatic malfunction, renal impairment, Wilsons disease.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Important laboratory findings to navigate are: [1][2]
- Thyroid panel: Hyperthyroidism
- Metabolic panel: Hypoglycemia
- Liver function test: Hepatic encephalopathy
- Renal function test: Renal impairment
- Urinary copper, ceruloplasmin: Wilsons disease
- Heavy metal poisoning (lead)
- CSF examination for oligoclonal IgG in patients suspected with multiple sclerosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]