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To look for underlying infection (leukocytosis), [[Thrombocytosis]] and [[thrombocytopenia|thrombocytopenia,]] [[Polycythemia]] | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |[[Lipid profile|'''Lipid profile''']] | | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |[[Lipid profile|'''Lipid profile''']] |
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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 |
To look for underlying infection (leukocytosis), Thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia, Polycythemia |
Lipid profile | Increased LDL, triglycerides and cholesterol increases risk for ischemic stroke |
PT/APTT/INR | 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 |
Basic metabolic panel | 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. |