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Laboratory Findings

Diagnostic evaluation of Ataxia include:

• If case of suspected drug-induced ataxia, therapeutic drug levels should be measured. Phenobarbital, butabarbital and blood alcohol levels should be closely monitored.

• Complete blood counts and differential count
• Cerebrospinal fluid examination for cell count, proteins and glucose levels - if fever is present
• Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 levels
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• Heavy metal levels (bismuth, lead, mercury)
• Toxicology screening
• HIV, syphilis, Lyme and toxoplasmosis serology
• Para-neoplastic panel
• Genetic testing