2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- Small blood count
- Differential blood count
- Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
- Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose), if necessary oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT).
- Thyroid parameters – TSH
- Renal parameters – urea, creatinine, creatinine clearance if necessary.
- Serological examination – if bacterial, mycotic, viral, parasitic or infections are suspected.
- Tumor markers – depending on the suspected diagnosis.
- Vitamins – B12 and folic acid
- Molecular genetic testing – if a genetic disease is suspected.
