Pulmonary embolism laboratory findings
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Editor(s)-In-Chief: The APEX Trial Investigators, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
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 acute pulmonary embolism, routine laboratory findings are non-specific and include: leukocytosis, elevated ESR with an elevated serum LDH and serum transaminase (especially AST or SGOT). However, serum bilirubin levels are found to be within normal limits.
- In patients with suspected pulmonary embolism, routine laboratory tests are ordered to exclude the secondary causes of PE. These tests include:
- Complete blood count,
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate,
- Coagulation studies,
- Other screening tests such as renal function tests, liver function tests and electrolyte assessment.