Encephalopathy laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

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