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* Specific cultures e.g. [[Sputum culture|sputum]]. | * Specific cultures e.g. [[Sputum culture|sputum]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = Delirium: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia | url = http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000740.htm | publisher = | date = | accessdate = }}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Khurana, M.B.B.S., M.D. [2]; Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [3]
Overview
Laboratory findings may differ according to etiology of delirium. Following investigations are done in delirium.
Laboratory Findings
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Glucose
- Calcium
- Urinalysis
- Magnesium
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) / creatinine
- Arterial blood gases
- Pulse oximetry
- Vitamin B12
- Folate levels
- Thyroid function test
- Urine culture
- Blood culture.
If indicated
- Arterial blood gas
- Specific cultures e.g. sputum.[1]