CBC with Differential for New-onset refractory status epilepticus
The cbc with differential is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate New-onset refractory status epilepticus. 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
- No special preparation required.
Why the cbc with differential may be ordered for New-onset refractory status epilepticus
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorders such as anemia, infection, and leukemia.
When evaluating New-onset refractory status epilepticus, a healthcare provider may order the cbc with differential 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 New-onset refractory status epilepticus
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....
Facial tics
Sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movements (spasms), involving the eyes and muscles of the face....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Focal autonomic seizure
An autonomic seizure is a type of focal non-motor seizure characterized by alteration of autonomic nervous sys...
Focal aware motor seizure
A type of focal motor seizure in which awareness is retained throughout the seizure....
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Myoclonic seizure
A myoclonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by sudden, brief (<100 ms) involuntary single or ...
Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...
Other tests used to investigate New-onset refractory status epilepticus
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cbc with differential used to investigate New-onset refractory status epilepticus?
Yes - the cbc with differential is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating New-onset refractory status epilepticus. Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorders such as anemia, infection, and leukemia. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the cbc with differential?
No special preparation required.
How long does the cbc with differential take?
Results for the cbc with differential are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my cbc with differential result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.