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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Laboratory Findings
Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies
Investigations that would aid the diagnosis include urinalysis and blood tests with markers for:
Acute Abdomen
In cases of ischemic acute abdomen, laboratory tests reveal:
- Neutrophilic leukocytosis, sometimes with a left shift assessed through a complete blood count
- Increased serum amylase.