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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

The following laboratory tests are required for patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma, including squamous cell carcinoma are complete blood count, electrolytes, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, creatinine, albumin, and lactate dehydrogenase.

Laboratory Findings

The following laboratory tests are required for patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma, including squamous cell carcinoma:[1]

  • Complete blood count
  • Electrolytes
  • Calcium
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
  • Total bilirubin
  • Serum creatinine
  • Albumin and lactate dehydrogenase

References

  1. Spira A, Ettinger DS (2004). "Multidisciplinary management of lung cancer". N. Engl. J. Med. 350 (4): 379–92. doi:10.1056/NEJMra035536. PMID 14736930.


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