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Alcohol withdrawal laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Routine laboratory tests should include blood or breath alcohol concentration, complete blood count (CBC), electrolytes, glucose, liver function tests, renal function tests, urinalysis, and urine toxicology.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Routine laboratory tests should include:[1]
- Blood or breath alcohol concentration
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Electrolytes
- Glucose
- Liver function tests
- Renal function tests
- Urinalysis
- Urine toxicology
References
References
- ↑ Mirijello A, D’Angelo C, Ferrulli A, Vassallo G, Antonelli M, Caputo F; et al. (2015). “Identification and management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome”. Drugs. 75 (4): 353–65. doi:10.1007/s40265-015-0358-1. PMC 4978420. PMID 25666543.
Editor-In-Chief: For patient information click here. C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2]