Functional Motor Function Assessment (Brain)
This test evaluates how well your brain controls voluntary movements, such as reaching, grasping, or coordination, often used in neurological assessments.
["Helps doctors check brain function related to movement control."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 80583-8
- Short code
- fMR Brain for motor func
- Synonyms
- fMR Brain for motor func
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mr-functional
- CPT
- 86430
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
This assessment evaluates your ability to perform purposeful, coordinated movements. It may include tasks like finger tapping, hand grip strength, or tracking objects with your eyes and hands. Observations are made during a physical exam or specialized testing to assess motor planning, execution, and coordination.
How the Test Is Conducted
A healthcare provider will guide you through a series of movements and tasks. You may be asked to perform simple actions like opening jars, writing, or following a moving target. The provider will note any delays, errors, or difficulty in completing these tasks.
Why It’s Done
Doctors use this test to diagnose or monitor conditions affecting brain motor control, such as stroke, brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, or other neurological disorders. It may also be part of a broader evaluation for developmental delays or cognitive impairments.
Common Conditions Affecting Results
Abnormal results could indicate problems with motor planning, coordination, or muscle control. Conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury may show up on this assessment.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test is not a blood or urine test but rather a clinical evaluation. It helps doctors understand how well your brain is directing movement and can guide treatment decisions for neurological conditions.
Short name
Brain Motor Function Test
Frequently asked questions
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