Biochemical measurements are used extensively in this case to aid in diagnosis (often by exclusion of different causes of a symptom) and to monitor the function of different organs. Name the tests used for the following purposes.
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1. Monitoring general functions Liver Kidney Clotting mechanisms |
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2. Diagnosis of: Cardiac muscle damage Infection Iron deficiency anaemia |
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3. Exclusion of other abnormalities Thyroid malfunction Pancreatitis Copper deficiency Erythrocyte abnormality (hereditary diseases) Vitamin deficiency Haemoglobinopathy |
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4. Monitoring drug side effects |