Epilepsy cannot usually be diagnosed by routine blood tests. The diagnosis of epilepsy requires a history and physical examination, EEG, and neuroimaging.
Epilepsy is an abnormality of the structure and function of the central nervous system, and blood tests do not provide direct insight into the intracranial brain tissue or the lesions of the brain nerves, and have no obvious significance in the diagnosis of epilepsy.
The diagnosis of epilepsy is firstly based on clinical symptoms and medical history to determine whether the seizure is epileptic. Secondly, the diagnosis of epilepsy is further clarified by EEG, including conventional EEG, video EEG, and 24-hour long-range EEG monitoring.
In addition, CT and MRI are used to identify structural brain abnormalities or lesions to further diagnose and categorize epilepsy as well as identify the cause.
If epilepsy is suspected, you should go to a comprehensive tertiary hospital or a regular national hospital for a thorough examination and comprehensive diagnosis.