Gallstone disease laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

Overview

Laboratory findings are usually normal among patients with uncomplicated gallstone disease, both during asymptomatic periods and during attacks of pain. Abnormal blood tests (leukocytosis, elevated liver or pancreas tests) suggest the development of a complication of gallstone disease, such as cholecystitis, cholangitis, or pancreatitis. .

Laboratory Findings

• There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].

OR

• An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].
• [Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].
• Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include:
  • [Abnormal test 1]
  • [Abnormal test 2]
  • [Abnormal test 3]

• Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].