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==Overview== | |||
==Laboratory Tests== | |||
laboratory studies including | |||
* Complete Blood Picture | |||
* Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) | |||
* Comprehensive metabolic panel | |||
* CT chest/abdominal/pelvic with oral and intravenous contrast (unless co-existent renal insufficiency) | |||
* MUGA scan or echocardiograms are recommended when anthracyclines and anthracenedione containing regimens are used | |||
* Bone marrow biopsy with or without aspirate is essential in all cases where treatment is considered; however, there are circumstances where it may be deferred | |||
* Hepatitis B testing prior to initiation of treatment in all patients who will receive anti CD20 monoclonal antibody-based regimens and anyone with a risk factor | |||
* Hepatitis C testing is needed in high-risk patients | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Types of cancer]] | [[Category:Types of cancer]] |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laboratory Tests
laboratory studies including
- Complete Blood Picture
- Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- CT chest/abdominal/pelvic with oral and intravenous contrast (unless co-existent renal insufficiency)
- MUGA scan or echocardiograms are recommended when anthracyclines and anthracenedione containing regimens are used
- Bone marrow biopsy with or without aspirate is essential in all cases where treatment is considered; however, there are circumstances where it may be deferred
- Hepatitis B testing prior to initiation of treatment in all patients who will receive anti CD20 monoclonal antibody-based regimens and anyone with a risk factor
- Hepatitis C testing is needed in high-risk patients