Investigations
1st investigations to order
FBC
Test
Laboratory investigations are of limited use unless an underlying medical condition is suspected.[89] FBC may be requested to exclude possible underlying medical problems such as anaemia.
Result
normal
serum glucose level
Test
Laboratory investigations are of limited use unless an underlying medical condition is suspected.[89] Serum glucose level may be requested to exclude possible underlying medical problems such as diabetes.
Result
normal
renal function
Test
Laboratory investigations are of limited use unless an underlying medical condition is suspected.[89] Renal function may be requested to exclude possible underlying medical problems such as renal failure.
Result
normal
thyroid function tests
Test
Only indicated if symptoms and signs are suggestive of possible underlying thyroid disorder.
Result
normal
serum prolactin level
Test
Only indicated if symptoms and signs are suggestive of possible underlying prolactinoma, such as galactorrhoea, irregular menses, and infertility.
Result
normal
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