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The following laboratory tests must be ordered in all patients with SCLC:<ref name=NCCN>[http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines_nojava.asp NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Small Cell Lung Cancer, version 2.2014] </ref> | The following laboratory tests must be ordered in all patients with SCLC during the initial evaluation and for the assessment of response to treatment following the initial therapy:<ref name=NCCN>[http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines_nojava.asp NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Small Cell Lung Cancer, version 2.2014] </ref> | ||
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* [[Electrolytes]] | * [[Electrolytes]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The initial evaluation of patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) confirmed by histopathological findings include a complete blood count with differential, electrolytes, liver function test, calcium level, LDH, BUN, and creatinine.[1] These laboratory tests should also be performed to assess the response to the iniital therapy.[1]
Laboratory Findings
Biopsy
The confirmation of the diagnosis of SCLC relies on the histopathological findings of the tumor biopsy.
Laboratory Tests
The following laboratory tests must be ordered in all patients with SCLC during the initial evaluation and for the assessment of response to treatment following the initial therapy:[1]
- Complete blood count with differential
- Electrolytes
- Liver function test
- LDH
- Calcium level
- BUN
- Creatinine