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Diagnosis of jaundice

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Jaundice is a symptom whose cause must be ascertained.

Diagnosis is made on the basis of:

  • history and examination

  • urine, stools

  • serum biochemistry:
    • bilirubin
    • transaminases - AST, ALT
    • albumin
    • alkaline phosphatase

  • haematology:
    • haemoglobin
    • WCC
    • platelets
    • prothrombin time +/- parenteral vitamin K

  • abdominal ultrasound and chest X-ray

  • further investigations - determined by the basis of the jaundice, e.g. pre-hepatic, hepatic, extra-hepatic

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