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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The following laboratory tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome:<ref>{{Cite web | title =Peutz-Jeghers syndrome| url =https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000244.htm }}</ref> | The following laboratory tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome:<ref>{{Cite web | title =Peutz-Jeghers syndrome| url =https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000244.htm }}</ref> | ||
*Genetic testing | *[[Genetic testing]] | ||
*Stool guaiac | *Stool guaiac | ||
*[[Complete blood count]] (CBC) to detect [[anemia]] | *[[Complete blood count]] (CBC) to detect [[anemia]] | ||
*[[Serum iron]], [[total iron-binding capacity]], and serum [[ferritin]] to detect iron deficiency anemia | *[[Serum iron]], [[total iron-binding capacity]], and serum [[ferritin]] to detect iron deficiency anemia | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Some patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may have positive stool guaiac and anemia, which is usually suggestive of colon cancer.
Laboratory Findings
The following laboratory tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome:[1]
- Genetic testing
- Stool guaiac
- Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia
- Serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, and serum ferritin to detect iron deficiency anemia