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Large cell carcinoma of the lung laboratory tests

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

Overview

Laboratory findings associated with large cell carcinoma of the lung, include: elevation of LDH or serum tumor markers. Routine laboratory studies for large cell carcinoma of the lung, include: complete blood count, electrolytes, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, creatinine, albumin, and lactate dehydrogenase.[1]

Laboratory Findings

Routine laboratory studies for large cell carcinoma of the lung, may include:[1]

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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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