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If the suspicion is high, some [[blood test]]s are often performed to look for associated problems or possible spread. These include: [[full blood count]], [[protein electrophoresis]], [[antibodies]] to the [[acetylcholine receptor]] (indicative of myasthenia), [[electrolyte]]s, [[liver enzyme]]s and [[renal function]]. | If the suspicion is high, some [[blood test]]s are often performed to look for associated problems or possible spread. These include: [[full blood count]], [[protein electrophoresis]], [[antibodies]] to the [[acetylcholine receptor]] (indicative of myasthenia), [[electrolyte]]s, [[liver enzyme]]s and [[renal function]].<ref name="pmid10561285">{{cite journal |author=Thomas CR, Wright CD, Loehrer PJ |title=Thymoma: state of the art |journal=[[Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology]] |volume=17 |issue=7 |pages=2280–9 |year=1999 |month=July |pmid=10561285 |doi= |url=http://www.jco.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=10561285 |accessdate=2012-01-18}}</ref> | ||
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Overview
If the suspicion is high, some blood tests are often performed to look for associated problems or possible spread. These include: full blood count, protein electrophoresis, antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor (indicative of myasthenia), electrolytes, liver enzymes and renal function.[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas CR, Wright CD, Loehrer PJ (1999). "Thymoma: state of the art". Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 17 (7): 2280–9. PMID 10561285. Retrieved 2012-01-18. Unknown parameter
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