Anorexia nervosa laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Laboratory Findings

• Tests should be done to help find the cause of weight loss, or see what damage the weight loss has caused. Many of these tests will be repeated over time to monitor the patient.

• These tests may include:

• Albumin
• Bone density test to check for thin bones (osteoporosis)
• Complete blood count
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
• Electrolytes
• Kidney function tests
• Liver function tests
• Total protein
• Thyroid function tests
• Urinalysis