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Table 30-2

Screening Tests for Evaluation of Involuntary Weight Loss

Initial testing

CBC

Electrolytes, calcium, glucose

Renal and liver function tests

Urinalysis

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Chest x-ray

Recommended cancer screening

Additional testing

HIV test

Upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy

Abdominal ultrasound

Abbreviation: CBC, complete blood cell.