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Obsessive-compulsive disorder laboratory findings

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The laboratory tests for obsessive compulsive disorder may include a complete blood count (CBC), screening for alcohol and drugs, and a check of the thyroid function.

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory studies like complete blood count (CBC), screening for alcohol and drugs, and a check of the thyroid function are done to rule out disorders in thyroid function and other metabolic diseases.[1]

Overview

Overview

An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

OR

[Test] is usually normal for patients with [disease name].

OR

Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].

OR

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory Findings

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].

OR

An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

[Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].

OR

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include:

  • [Abnormal test 1]
  • [Abnormal test 2]
  • [Abnormal test 3]

OR

Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].

References

References

  1. ↑ Physical exam for OCD

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyanka Kumari, M.B.B.S[2] Sonya Gelfand, Abhishek Reddy