The diagnosis of lymphedema is made clinically by means of basic diagnostics (history, inspection, and palpation).
Second-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters-are used for differential diagnostic clarification
- Small blood count
- Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein).
- Analysis of lymphatic fluid – for diagnosis of lymphatic malformations.
- Blood cultures, smears, etc.
- D-dimers – acute diagnosis of suspected fresh venous thrombosis (see also under “Thrombosis/Physical examination” Wells score to determine the clinical probability of venous thrombosis, DVT).
