When it comes to diagnosing peripheral Neuropathy, you can expect a lot of different kinds of tests to be ordered and performed by your medical team.
The very first test your doctor will begin with is a complete set of blood work.
This way he can look for all kinds of problems including vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, abnormal immune function, poor thyroid function, infections, and other medical conditions.
Your blood can also be used to detect antibodies that can attack peripheral nerve fibers.