A member asked:

What tests would you do for 58-yr old female w/ confusion (diabetes, asthma, anemia, apnea, spider cyst on brain). had mri, ct, spinal tap, ekg. ?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

History and Physical: Start with complete h+p and blood tests. Would especially want to know: thyroid function tests, b12, liver function tests, kidney function tests, etc.

Answered 5/17/2013

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Labs : Sodium, calcium, urea, ammonia, illicit and licit drugs, urinalysis, urine, blood, CSF cultures, rarely heavy metals, arsenic, aspirin, etc.

Answered 6/10/2014

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