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