Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) for Dravet syndrome
The comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Dravet syndrome. Learn what it measures, how to prepare, and what results can tell a provider. Educational content only - not a diagnosis.
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- Sample type
- Blood
- Typical turnaround
- 1-2 business days
- Preparation
- Fasting may be required for 8-12 hours.
Why the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) may be ordered for Dravet syndrome
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels.
When evaluating Dravet syndrome, a healthcare provider may order the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) alongside other tests based on your symptoms, history, and physical exam. Test selection and result interpretation are clinical decisions made by a qualified professional.
Symptoms associated with Dravet syndrome
Action tremor
A tremor present when the limbs are active, either when outstretched in a certain position or throughout a vol...
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Atypical absence seizure
An atypical absence seizure is a type of generalized non-motor (absence) seizure characterized by interruption...
Complex febrile seizure
A febrile seizure that has any of the following features: focal semiology (or associated with post-ictal neuro...
Facial tics
Sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movements (spasms), involving the eyes and muscles of the face....
Febrile convulsion
A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever ...
Focal aware seizure
A type of focal-onset seizure in which awareness is preserved. Awareness during a seizure is defined as the pa...
Focal hemiclonic seizure
A type of focal clonic seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking rapidly involves one side of the bo...
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Focal-onset seizure
A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...
Generalized clonic seizure
Generalized clonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by sustained bilateral jerking...
Generalized myoclonic seizure
A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...
Other tests used to investigate Dravet syndrome
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) used to investigate Dravet syndrome?
Yes - the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Dravet syndrome. Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp)?
Fasting may be required for 8-12 hours.
How long does the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) take?
Results for the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.