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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Renal function tests to look for underlying kidney disease | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Renal function tests to look for underlying kidney disease | ||
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|Serum homocystein level | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Serum homocystein level | ||
|Increased levels associated with increased risk of thromboembolic event | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Increased levels associated with increased risk of thromboembolic event | ||
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|BMP | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |BMP | ||
|To rule out electrolyte abnormalities which may mimic or complicate ischemic stroke | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |To rule out electrolyte abnormalities which may mimic or complicate ischemic stroke | ||
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|HbA1C | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |HbA1C | ||
|Underlying diabetes mellitus, major risk factor for ischemic stroke | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Underlying diabetes mellitus, major risk factor for ischemic stroke | ||
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|Blood glucose levels | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Blood glucose levels | ||
|Hyperglycemia is associated with poor prognosis of ischemic stroke | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Hyperglycemia is associated with poor prognosis of ischemic stroke | ||
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|Cardiac enzymes | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Cardiac enzymes | ||
|To rule out underlying coronary artery disease | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |To rule out underlying coronary artery disease | ||
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|Pregnancy test | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Pregnancy test | ||
|To rule out pregnancy in female patients with ischemic stroke as t-PA is a class C agent. | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |To rule out pregnancy in female patients with ischemic stroke as t-PA is a class C agent. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Labortary tests may help determine the risk factors complications of ischemic stroke. Blood tests which may be performed include:
| Blood test | Reason |
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| Complete blood count |
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| Lipid profile | Increased LDL, triglycerides and cholesterol increases risk for ischemic stroke |
| PT/APTT | To rule out underlying bleeding risk for anticoagulant administration |
| BUN/Creatinine | Renal function tests to look for underlying kidney disease |
| Serum homocystein level | Increased levels associated with increased risk of thromboembolic event |
| BMP | To rule out electrolyte abnormalities which may mimic or complicate ischemic stroke |
| HbA1C | Underlying diabetes mellitus, major risk factor for ischemic stroke |
| Blood glucose levels | Hyperglycemia is associated with poor prognosis of ischemic stroke |
| Cardiac enzymes | To rule out underlying coronary artery disease |
| Pregnancy test | To rule out pregnancy in female patients with ischemic stroke as t-PA is a class C agent. |