Dr. Advait Kulkarni (Neurologist in Bengaluru) To diagnose your condition, your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history. Your doctor may order several tests to diagnose epilepsy and determine the cause of seizures. Your evaluation may include: • A neurological exam. Your doctor may test your behavior, motor abilities, mental function and other areas to diagnose your condition and determine the type of epilepsy you may have. • Blood tests. Your doctor may take a blood sample to check for signs of infections, genetic conditions or other conditions that may be associated with seizures. Your doctor may also suggest tests to detect brain abnormalities, such as: • Electroencephalogram (EEG). • High-density EEG • Computerized tomography (CT) scan • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) • Functional MRI (fMRI) • Positron emission tomography (PET) • Single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) • Neuropsychological tests