Abdominal pain
Last updated: Wednesday, 16, January, 2013
| Key Information | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
Diagnosis based on history and physical examination; diagnostic imaging and pathology tests as appropriate. See specific clinical problems eg, peritonitis, pancreatitis. | |
If inflammation suspected | FBC, blood film; CRP or ESR only occasionally useful. |
If ectopic pregnancy suspected | Beta human chorionic gonadotrophin. |
If pancreatitis suspected | Lipase or, if unavailable, amylase. |
If dehydration or electrolyte imbalance suspected | FBC; creatinine, urea, electrolytes. |