Marquis Mark
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According to DSFacts.com, the following lab tests are recommended for DS patients
See: https://www.dsfacts.com/blood-work-and-lab-orders.php
I've never heard of the ones in red. What are they? What is their purpose and how necessary are they?
Also, I believe copper should definitely be added to the list. My copper has plummeted since the DS and I just had to get three infusions. I was taking 40 mg a day and none of it was absorbing. The only doc who seems to recommend copper is Rabkin. It's not on Keshishian's list.
Laboratory tests
CBC, platelets
Electrolytes
Glucose
Iron studies, ferritin
Vitamin B12
Liver function
Lipid profile
Albumin and Pre-albumin
RBC folate
Fat-soluble vitamins (6-12 months)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D, 25-OH
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K1 and INR
Metabolic bone evaluation
- Intact PTH
- 24-Hour urine calcium
- Urine N-telopeptide (annually)
Metabolic stone evaluation (annually)
- 24-Hour urine calcium, citrate, uric acid and oxalate
Zinc
- Trace elements (annually or as needed)
- Selenium
Miscellaneous (as needed)
- Carnitine
- Essential fatty acid chromatography
See: https://www.dsfacts.com/blood-work-and-lab-orders.php
I've never heard of the ones in red. What are they? What is their purpose and how necessary are they?
Also, I believe copper should definitely be added to the list. My copper has plummeted since the DS and I just had to get three infusions. I was taking 40 mg a day and none of it was absorbing. The only doc who seems to recommend copper is Rabkin. It's not on Keshishian's list.
Laboratory tests
CBC, platelets
Electrolytes
Glucose
Iron studies, ferritin
Vitamin B12
Liver function
Lipid profile
Albumin and Pre-albumin
RBC folate
Fat-soluble vitamins (6-12 months)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D, 25-OH
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K1 and INR
Metabolic bone evaluation
- Intact PTH
- 24-Hour urine calcium
- Urine N-telopeptide (annually)
Metabolic stone evaluation (annually)
- 24-Hour urine calcium, citrate, uric acid and oxalate
Zinc
- Trace elements (annually or as needed)
- Selenium
Miscellaneous (as needed)
- Carnitine
- Essential fatty acid chromatography