As a rule, laboratory diagnostics are not required in frostbite.
Second-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters-for differential diagnostic clarification in cases of unclear impaired consciousness
- Small blood count
- Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein).
- Fasting glucose (fasting blood sugar)
- Blood gas analysis (BGA)
- Liver parameters – alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (gamma-GT, GGT), alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin.
- Renal parameters – urea, creatinine.
- Coagulation parameters – PTT, Quick
- Blood cultures, smears from drains, etc.
