Urinalysis for Lafora disease
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Lafora disease. 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
- Urine
- Typical turnaround
- 1-2 business days
- Preparation
- First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
Why the urinalysis may be ordered for Lafora disease
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Lafora disease, a healthcare provider may order the urinalysis 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 Lafora disease
Atonic seizure
Atonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by a sudden loss or diminution of muscle tone without ...
Atypical absence seizure
An atypical absence seizure is a type of generalized non-motor (absence) seizure characterized by interruption...
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a focal-onset seizure which progresses into a bilateral t...
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Focal sensory seizure with visual features
A seizure characterized by elementary visual hallucinations such as flashing or flickering lights/colors, or o...
Focal-onset seizure
A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...
Generalized myoclonic seizure
A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...
Generalized non-motor (absence) seizure
A generalized non-motor (absence) seizure is a type of a type of dialeptic seizure that is of electrographical...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Other tests used to investigate Lafora disease
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the urinalysis used to investigate Lafora disease?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Lafora disease. Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the urinalysis?
First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
How long does the urinalysis take?
Results for the urinalysis are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my urinalysis result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.