Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests.
- Small blood count
- Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein).
Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- Microbiological examination of swabs in complicated or recurrent otitis media; as a swab in ruptured tympanic membrane or as a punctate after tympanic membrane incision; if necessary, viral diagnostics from blood serum is also performed
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae antibodies (IgG, IgM) – if Chlamydophilia pneumoniae infection is suspected.
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies (IgA, IG, IgM) in suspected Mycoplasma pneumoniae, especially in atypical pneumonia.
