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Table 32-2

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 count.