Pulmonary embolism laboratory findings: Difference between revisions
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The results of routine laboratory tests including [[ABG|arterial blood gas]] analysis are non-specific in making the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. These laboratory studies can be obtained to rule-out other cause of chest discomfort and tachypnea. In patients with acute pulmonary embolism, non-specific lab findings include: [[leukocytosis]], [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate|elevated ESR]] with an elevated [[LDH|serum LDH]] and [[transaminases|serum transaminase]] (especially [[Aspartate transaminase|AST or SGOT]]). | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
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Editor(s)-In-Chief: The APEX Trial Investigators, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
The results of routine laboratory tests including arterial blood gas analysis are non-specific in making the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. These laboratory studies can be obtained to rule-out other cause of chest discomfort and tachypnea. In patients with acute pulmonary embolism, non-specific lab findings include: leukocytosis, elevated ESR with an elevated serum LDH and serum transaminase (especially AST or SGOT).
Laboratory Findings
- In patients with acute pulmonary embolism, routine laboratory findings are non-specific and include:
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated ESR with an elevated serum LDH and serum transaminase (especially AST or SGOT).
- Serum bilirubin levels are found to be within normal limits.
- In patients with suspected pulmonary embolism, routine laboratory tests are ordered to exclude the secondary causes of PE. These tests include:
- Complete blood count
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- Coagulation studies to assess for hypercoagulable states.
- Other screening tests such as renal function tests, liver function tests and electrolyte assessment.