Cerebral palsy laboratory findings

Cerebral palsy Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Cerebral Palsy from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Cerebral palsy laboratory findings On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Cerebral palsy laboratory findings All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Cerebral palsy laboratory findings
CDC on Cerebral palsy laboratory findings
Cerebral palsy laboratory findings in the news
Blogs on Cerebral palsy laboratory findings
Directions to Hospitals Treating Psoriasis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Cerebral palsy laboratory findings

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

Overview

An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

OR

[Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].

OR

Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].

OR

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].

Laboratory Findings

• There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with cerebral palsy
• Following labs may help to rule out other diseases
  • Thyroid function tests- to rule out muscle or movement disorders
  • Lactate and pyruvate levels- may show mitochondrial abnormalities
  • Organic and amino acids- serum and urine levels may be deranged in inherited metabolic disorders
  • Ammonia levels- elevated in liver dysfunction or urea cycle defect
  • Chromosomal analysis
    • Karyotype analysis
    • Specific DNA testing
  • Elevated CSF protein levels
  • Diagnostic testing for coagulation disorders, if cerebral infarction is suspected