Bloods:
- FBC/U&E/LFT/Glucose
- Coagulation (Contraindications to LP/DIC Screen)
- Blood Cultures
Chest X-Ray/Urine Dip (as part of initial infection/delirium work up)
Specific Imaging:
- CT Head
- MRI – not first line
- EEG – if ongoing seizure activity/ NCSE suspected
Lumbar Puncture (perform as son as possible):
- Microscopy and Cell Count
- Culture
- Protein/Glucose
- Specific Viral Screens (HSV + Others)
- Autoimmune (if suspected)
- Opening Pressure
