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There are no specific laboratory tests associated with GIST. However, patients who present with signs and symptoms of abdominal pain and obstruction and other features of GIST should be evaluated with the following functions.

• Complete blood cell count
• Electrolytes
• Renal function test
• Liver function tests
• Coagulation profile
• Serum amylase and lipase
• Blood group type and crossmatch
• Serum albumin levels

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