What tests will be done to diagnose dystonia?

What tests will be done to diagnose dystonia?

A wide range of lab, diagnostic and imaging tests are possible with dystonia. The most likely tests depend on your symptoms and what conditions healthcare providers suspect. Possible tests include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Blood tests (these can detect many problems, ranging from immune system issues to toxins and poisons, especially metals like copper or manganese).
• Computerized tomography (CT) scan.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG).
• Electromyogram (nerve conduction test).
• Genetic testing.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
• Spinal tap (lumbar puncture).

Other tests are possible, so your healthcare provider is the best person to ask about the tests they recommend for your specific case. The information they provide will be the most accurate for your circumstances.