What tests will be done to diagnose aphasia?

What tests will be done to diagnose aphasia?

Several tests are possible when providers suspect aphasia. In most cases, a speech language specialist can help to determine what type of aphasia — if any — that a person has. The tests may also help with diagnosing what caused the aphasia and may even determine if the cause is treatable and what kind of treatments will work best.

Possible tests include:

• Blood tests (these can look for anything from immune system problems to toxins and poisons, especially certain metals like copper).
• Computerized tomography (CT) scan.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG).
• Electromyogram.
• Evoked potentials test.
• Genetic testing.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
• Spinal tap (lumbar puncture).
• X-rays.