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Table 65.3

Urgent Investigation in Suspected Stroke

  • Blood glucose
  • Full blood count
  • Coagulation screen if on anticoagulants or suspicion of bleeding disorder
  • Haemoglobin electrophoresis if possible sickle cell disease or thalassaemia
  • Creatinine and electrolytes
  • Lipids
  • Blood culture if febrile at presentation
  • ECG
  • Chest X-ray
  • CT head