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+++ home:tests [11.11.2011] – [Other tests] paulalbert
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       * **kidney function** – //see [[#kidney_renal_function|above]]//
       * **[[home:tests:lipids|lipid profile]]** – Many observations that conflict with the LDL receptor hypothesis (i.e. high LDL cholesterol is the most important cause of atherosclerosis), may be explained by the idea that high serum cholesterol and/or high LDL is protective against infection and atherosclerosis.(({{pubmed>long:14631060}}))
-      * **[[home:tests:liver|liver function]]** –
+      * **[[home:tests:liver|liver function]]**
+      * **[[home:diseases:anemia#tests|red blood cell measures]]** – Low levels of iron or cells that transport iron reflect the body's attempt to limit infection.
       * **other measures of inflammation** – Several other measures may wax and wane with immunopathology including [[home:tests:ACE|ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme)]], [[home:tests:crp|C-reactive protein]], cytokine levels, and ESR
       * **[[home:othertreatments:vitamins|vitamins and minerals]]** – [[.:food:calcium|calcium]], [[home:food:folic|folic acid and folate]], and supplemental vitamin D (see [[#vitamin_d_metabolism|above]]) are discussed in separate articles
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 It is best to always ask for copies of your lab reports, x-rays reports, clinic notes, etc. A proactive patient knows exactly what is in his/her medical record.
+===== Excessive testing =====
+Patients should be wary of excessive testing and procedures.
+{{section>:home:pathogenesis:th1spectrum#excessive_testing&noheader&firstseconly}}
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