Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) for New-onset refractory status epilepticus
The comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) 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
- Fasting may be required for 8-12 hours.
Why the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) may be ordered for New-onset refractory status epilepticus
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels.
When evaluating New-onset refractory status epilepticus, 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 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
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 New-onset refractory status epilepticus?
Yes - the comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating New-onset refractory status epilepticus. 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.