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==Overview==
==Overview==
Routine laboratory tests including [[ABG|arterial blood gas]] analysis are non-specific in patients with acute pulmonary embolism; however, in cases of suspected PE they may be ordered to rule-out secondary causes.  
Routine laboratory tests including [[ABG|arterial blood gas]] analysis are non-specific in patients with acute pulmonary embolism; however, in cases of suspected PE they may be ordered to rule-out secondary causes. In patients with acute PE, non-specific lab findings include: [[leukocytosis]], [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate|elevated ESR]] with an elevated [[LDH|serum LDH]] and [[transaminases|serum transaminase]] (especially [[Aspartate transaminase|AST or SGOT]]).


==Laboratory tests==
==Laboratory tests==

Revision as of 17:09, 1 May 2012

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Synonyms and Keywords: PE

Overview

Routine laboratory tests including arterial blood gas analysis are non-specific in patients with acute pulmonary embolism; however, in cases of suspected PE they may be ordered to rule-out secondary causes. In patients with acute PE, non-specific lab findings include: leukocytosis, elevated ESR with an elevated serum LDH and serum transaminase (especially AST or SGOT).

Laboratory tests

  • In patients with suspected pulmonary embolism, routine laboratory tests are ordered to exclude the secondary causes of PE. These tests include:

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