Common Investigation List/Work up (continuation)

✅ CSF Work up (after LP)
Biochem
C&S
Bacterial antigen test
AFB
MTB C&S
Viral PCR
Cytology
Cryptococcal antigen
RBS
FEME

✅ Hep B confirmed 1st work up
HbeAg
HbeAb
HBV viral load
AFP
USG HBS

✅ Hep C confirmed first work up
HCV viral load
HCV genotype
AFP
TFT
USG hbs

✅ PTB confirmed 1st work up
HIV
FBS , LFT , refer eye

✅ Stroke work up
ECHO
USG carotid Doppler
FBS
FSL

✅ Peritoneal work up (post peritoneal tapping)

Peritoneal –pH ,Albumin , protein
Peritoneal C&S
Peritoneal cytology
Peritoneal AFB
Peritoneal MTB C&S
Serum LFT
SAAG

✅ Pleural tap work up
FEME
LDH
C&S
AFB
MTB
CytologySerum LDH , LFT , glucose
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‼️ Local hospital protocol/practice may varies ‼️

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