Neuro-metabolic Testing
Biochemical panels to detect treatable inborn errors of metabolism.
“Screens for inborn errors of metabolism where the body cannot break down a particular substance.”
శరీరం ఒక నిర్దిష్ట పదార్థాన్ని విడగొట్టలేని పరిస్థితులను స్క్రీన్ చేస్తుంది.
Blood, urine and sometimes CSF analysis.
Answers to key parent questions
Is this test safe and painless?
Yes. All our diagnostic tests use child-safe equipment. Non-invasive surface electrodes are used wherever possible.
Is sedation used?
Most tests do not require sedation. We use parent-cooperation strategies and child-friendly distraction techniques.
How long does it take?
Most tests are completed within 20 to 45 minutes.
Are reports available same-day?
Yes. We process and deliver all reports on the same day, allowing out-of-town families to consult Dr. Swetha and head home.
Who is this for?
- Infants with recurrent unexplained illness, vomiting, abnormal lethargy, or failure to thrive
- Children showing developmental regression (losing previously learned skills like sitting, crawling, or speaking)
- Unexplained encephalopathy, persistent seizures, or progressive muscle stiffness
- Suspected inborn errors of metabolism, lysosomal storage disorders, or mitochondrial disease
What to bring with you
- All past pediatric records, growth charts, and history of hospital admissions
- Details of any special diet, infant formula, or supplements the child is currently taking
- Results of past routine blood tests, liver function tests, or MRI brain scans if available
Steps in your consultation process
Questions parents commonly ask
How are metabolic panels priced, and what errors do they screen?
Metabolic panels are priced according to the specific biochemistry tests required (such as TMS, GCMS, organic acids, plasma lactate, or ammonia panels). They help identify treatable inborn errors of metabolism—inherited conditions where the body cannot break down a particular substance, leading to toxic buildup that affects brain cells. Identifying these errors early allows us to prevent developmental regression, intellectual disability, and persistent seizures through targeted medical diets, formula therapies, and enzyme replacements.
How are metabolic panels priced, and what errors do they screen?
Metabolic panels are priced according to the biochemist tests required. They help identify treatable inborn errors of metabolism, which can prevent developmental regression if caught early.
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