Small cell carcinoma of the lung laboratory tests

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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.

The confirmation of the diagnosis of SCLC relies on the histopathological findings of the tumor biopsy.

The following laboratory tests must be ordered in all patients with SCLC: