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Investigations

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Authoring team

Blood should be taken for:

  • full blood count
  • sickling screen
  • blood gases
  • liver functions tests
  • electrolytes and urea
  • parvovirus studies
  • blood culture

Urine is tested for bacterial infection.

A chest radiograph and ECG should be obtained.

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