Metabolic syndrome laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is mostly based on physical examination and lab tests. The diagnostic criteria of different international societies also involves consideration of lab tests like lipid profile and fasting blood glucose.
Laboratory Findings
- Blood glucose (fasting, post-prandial) and HbA1C to assess for diabetes
- Renal function tests like serum uric acid and urinary microalbumin to look for renal dysfunction
- Lipid profile - hypertriglyceridemia or low HDL levels) to assess dyslipidemia.
- Thyroid function tests - as increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) has been linked to a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome
- Liver function tests
- Additional tests like apolipoprotein-B100, high-sensitivity CRP (C-reactive protein, homocysteine and fractionated LDL should be done in high risk patients with family history.)