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Tests
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ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressure
Estimated glomerular filtration rate or Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Serum potassium
Serum sodium
Urea
Baseline
BP
eGFR or CrCl
K
Na
Urea
Apr 17, 2024
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors monitoring
Baseline
Estimated glomerular filtration ratefor galantamine and rivastigmine only
Liver function tests
Serum potassiumfor galantamine
Baseline
eGFR
LFTs
K
Jul 5, 2021
Alfacalcidol monitoring
Baseline
Alkaline Phosphatase
Parathyroid hormone
Serum calciumideally corrected calcium for protein binding
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Serum phosphate
Urea and electrolytes
Vitamin D(25-hydroxy vitamin D level)
Baseline
ALP
PTH
Ca
CrCl
Phosphate
U&Es
Vit D
May 15, 2023
Amiodarone monitoring
Baseline
Chest x-ray
ECG
Liver function testsparticularly transaminases
Serum magnesium
Serum potassium
Thyroid function testsT3, T4, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Urea and electrolytes
Consider
Once
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
Baseline
CXR
ECG
LFTs
Mg
K
TFTS
U&Es
Consider
Once
TPOAb
Feb 4, 2025
Azathioprine monitoring
Baseline
ALT or AST
Blood pressure
Calculated glomerular filtration rate or Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Cervical screeningcheck this is up to date
Full blood count
Height
Liver function tests
TPMT assay
Weight
Vaccination status
Varicella Zoster Virus Immunityif no history of chicken pox, shingles or varicella vaccination
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Baseline
ALT or AST
BP
cGFR or CrCl
Cervical screening
FBC
Ht
LFTs
TPMT assay
Wt
Vaccination status
VZV Immunity
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
Jul 2, 2024
Carbamazepine monitoring
Baseline
Body mass index
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Urea and electrolytes
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Consider
Baseline
HLAB* 1502 alleleif Han Chinese or Thai origin patient
ECGif cardiovascular disease risk factors or disease
Baseline
BMI
FBC
LFTs
U&Es
CrCl or eGFR
Consider
Baseline
HLAB* 1502 allele
ECG
Jul 6, 2021
Carbimazole monitoring
Baseline
Free T3
Free T4
Full blood countincluding white cell count (WCC)
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Liver function tests
White blood cell differential
Baseline
Free T3
Free T4
FBC
TSH
LFTs
WCC differential
Apr 17, 2024
Ciclosporin monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressurerequired at least twice before starting treatment
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Calculated glomerular filtration raterequired at least twice before starting treatment
Cervical screeningcheck up-to-date
Lipids
Liver function tests
Serum magnesium
Serum potassiumespecially in renal dysfunction (risk of hyperkalaemia)
Vaccination status
Dermatology patients
Baseline
Urate
Urinalysis
Rheumatology patients
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
Blood glucose
Blood pressure
Calculated glomerular filtration rate
Full blood count
Height
Weight
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Varicella Zoster Virus Immunityif no history of chicken pox, shingles or varicella vaccination
Baseline
BP
CrCl or cGFR
Cervical screening
Lipids
LFTs
Mg
K
Vaccination status
Dermatology patients
Baseline
Urate
Urinalysis
Rheumatology patients
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
Blood glucose
BP
cGFR
FBC
Ht
Wt
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
VZV Immunity
Jul 2, 2024
Corticosteroids monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Bone mineral densityin adults expected to be on prednisolone at a dose equal or greater than 5mg/day, or equivalent, for over 3 months
Heightin children and adolescents
Optometrist examfor glaucoma or cataract
Risk factor assessmentcheck for pre-existing conditions potentially exacerbated by steroids
Serum potassium
Weight
Baseline
BP
BMI
BMD
Ht
Optometrist exam
Risk factor assessment
K
Wt
Jul 15, 2021
DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants) monitoring
Baseline
Baseline clotting screening
Body weight
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Urea and electrolytes
Consider
Baseline
Blood pressurefor calculation of HAS-BLED score if required
Baseline
Baseline clotting screening
Body weight
FBC
LFTs
CrCl
U&Es
Consider
Baseline
BP
Feb 13, 2025
Digoxin monitoring
Baseline
Serum calcium
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Serum magnesium
Serum potassium
Thyroid function testsdigoxin may require dose amendment in thyroid disease
Urea and electrolytes
Baseline
Ca
CrCl
Mg
K
TFTS
U&Es
Dec 27, 2023
Dronedarone monitoring
Baseline
ECG
Liver function testscontraindicated if severe hepatic impairment
Urea and electrolytes
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Serum magnesiumcorrect as necessary before initiation
Serum potassiumcorrect as necessary before initiation
Baseline
ECG
LFTs
U&Es
CrCl or eGFR
Mg
K
Jul 14, 2021
Eplerenone monitoring
Baseline
Estimated glomerular filtration ratecontraindicated if eGFR less than 30mL/min/1.73m2; reduce starting dose to 25 mg on alternate days if eGFR 30–60 mL/minute/1.73 m2
Serum potassiumcontraindicated if over 5.0 mmol/L
Electrolytes
Baseline
eGFR
K
Electrolytes
Jul 14, 2021
Furosemide monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressure
Electrolytes
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Consider
Baseline
Liver function testsif hepatic impairment suspected
Baseline
BP
Electrolytes
CrCl
Consider
Baseline
LFTs
Feb 20, 2025
Hydroxycarbamide monitoring
Baseline
Estimated glomerular filtration rateavoid if less than 30 mL/minute/1.73 m2; half dose if less than 60mL/minute/1.73m2
Full blood countcontraindicated if platelet count less than 100 x 109/L
Liver function testsavoid in severe impairment; caution in mild to moderate
Uric acid
Sickle cell disease
Baseline
Estimated glomerular filtration rateavoid if less than 30 mL/minute/1.73 m2; half dose if less than 60mL/minute/1.73m2
Full blood count
Liver function testsavoid in severe impairment; caution in mild to moderate
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Reticulocyte count
Urate
Urea and electrolytes
Uric acid
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Baseline
eGFR
FBC
LFTs
Uric acid
Sickle cell disease
Baseline
eGFR
FBC
LFTs
LDH
Reticulocyte count
Urate
U&Es
Uric acid
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
Sep 20, 2023
Hydroxychloroquine monitoring
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
Blood pressure
Full blood count
Height
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Calculated glomerular filtration rate
Weight
Vaccination status
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Consider
Baseline
Lung disease screening
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
BP
FBC
Ht
CrCl or cGFR
Wt
Vaccination status
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
Consider
Baseline
Lung disease screening
Jul 15, 2021
Leflunomide monitoring
Baseline
ALT or AST
Albumin
Blood pressure
Full blood count
Height
Liver function tests
Platelet count
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Calculated glomerular filtration rate
Vaccination status
Weight
White blood cell differential
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Consider
Baseline
Lung disease screening
Baseline
ALT or AST
Albumin
BP
FBC
Ht
LFTs
Platelets
CrCl or cGFR
Vaccination status
Wt
WCC differential
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
Consider
Baseline
Lung disease screening
Jul 2, 2024
Levothyroxine monitoring
Baseline
ECG
Free T4
Thyroid function tests
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Baseline
ECG
Free T4
TFTS
TSH
Jun 3, 2024
Lithium monitoring
Baseline
Body mass index
Cardiac functionECG recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular risk factors
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Full blood count
Serum calcium
Thyroid function testspatients should be euthyroid before initiation
Urea and electrolytes
Exclude pregnancy
Baseline
BMI
Cardiac function
eGFR
FBC
Ca
TFTS
U&Es
Dec 6, 2024
Mercaptopurine monitoring
Baseline
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Urea and electrolytes
TPMT assay
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Consider
Baseline
Epstein Barr Virusconsider antivirals in acute infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
NUDT15 genotype
Varicella Zoster Virus Immunityif no history of infection; vaccinate if low
Baseline
FBC
LFTs
U&Es
TPMT assay
CrCl or eGFR
Consider
Baseline
EBV
HBV
HCV
HIV
NUDT15 genotype
VZV Immunity
Sep 20, 2023
Mesalazine monitoring
Baseline
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Urea and electrolytes
Urine dipstick
Baseline
FBC
LFTs
CrCl or eGFR
U&Es
Urine dipstick
Jul 5, 2021
Methotrexate monitoring
Baseline
Albumin
Blood pressure
Body weight
Chest x-ray or Screening for lung disease
Full blood count
Height
Hepatitis Bconsider antiviral treatment prior to initiation if chronic viral hepatitis
Hepatitis Cconsider antiviral treatment prior to initiation if chronic viral hepatitis
HIV
Liver function testsconsider delayed initiation if results abnormal
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Consider
Baseline
TB screeningif suspected TB; where positive, treat before initiating
Varicella Zoster Virus Immunityif no history of infection; vaccinate if low
Dermatology patients
Baseline
Type III Procollagen Peptide (PIIINP)if psoriasis
Baseline
Albumin
BP
Body weight
CXR or Screening for lung disease
FBC
Ht
HBV
HCV
HIV
LFTs
CrCl or eGFR
Consider
Baseline
TB screening
VZV Immunity
Dermatology patients
Baseline
Serum PIIINP
Jul 2, 2024
Minocycline monitoring
Baseline
Full blood count
Liver function testsIf history suggests abnormal
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Baseline
FBC
LFTs
CrCl or eGFR
Jul 5, 2021
Mycophenolate mofetil monitoring
Baseline
Pregnancy testtwo tests 8-10 days apart in women of child bearing potential; exclude before initiating
Albumin
ALT or AST
Blood pressure
Full blood count
Height
Liver function tests
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Calculated glomerular filtration rate
Vaccination status
Weight
Baseline
Pregnancy test
Albumin
ALT or AST
BP
FBC
Ht
LFTs
CrCl or cGFR
Vaccination status
Wt
Jul 2, 2024
NSAIDs monitoring
Consider
Baseline
Blood pressureparticularly before COX-II inhibitors
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Full blood count
Serum creatinine
Liver function testsif hepatic impairment
Consider
Baseline
BP
eGFR
FBC
Serum creatinine
LFTs
Jun 22, 2021
Nitrofurantoin monitoring
Consider
Baseline
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
G6PD deficiencycontraindicated if deficiency
Liver function tests
Porphyriacontraindicated
Consider
Baseline
eGFR
G6PD deficiency
LFTs
Porphyria
Jul 5, 2021
Penicillamine monitoring
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
Full blood count
Urinalysis
Urea and electrolytes
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
FBC
Urinalysis
U&Es
CrCl or eGFR
Jul 5, 2021
Phenytoin monitoring
Consider
Baseline
Full blood count
HLAB* 1502 allelein Han Chinese or Thai origin patients
Liver function tests
Urea and electrolytes
Vitamin D
Consider
Baseline
FBC
HLAB* 1502 allele
LFTs
U&Es
Vit D
Jun 22, 2021
Pioglitazone monitoring
Baseline
HbA1c
Liver function testsdo not initiate if ALT greater than 2.5 x upper limit of normal or other evidence of liver disease
Urinalysisto detect macroscopic haematuria; if present, investigate before starting
Weight
Baseline
HbA1c
LFTs
Urinalysis
Wt
Apr 29, 2024
Spironolactone monitoring
Heart failure
Baseline
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Urea and electrolytes
Heart failure
Baseline
CrCl or eGFR
U&Es
Jul 5, 2021
Statins monitoring
Baseline
ALT or AST
Blood pressure
Body mass index
HDL cholesterol (non-fasting)
non-HDL cholesterol (non-fasting)
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Total cholesterol (non-fasting)
Triglycerides (non-fasting)
HbA1c
Consider
Baseline
Creatine kinaseIf persistent muscle symptoms (pain, tenderness, weakness). Do not measure after strenuous exercise or after possible cause of increase.
Thyroid stimulating hormoneIn people with symptoms of underactive or overactive thyroid
Baseline
ALT or AST
BP
BMI
non-HDL cholesterol (non-fasting)
CrCl or eGFR
Total cholesterol (non-fasting)
Triglycerides (non-fasting)
HbA1c
Consider
Baseline
CK
TSH
Nov 6, 2024
Sulfasalazine monitoring
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
Blood pressure
Full blood countto include differential white cell count and platelet count
Height
Weight
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Calculated glomerular filtration rate
Consider
Baseline
Screening for lung disease
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Baseline
Albumin
ALT or AST
BP
FBC
Ht
Wt
CrCl or cGFR
Consider
Baseline
Screening for lung disease
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
Jul 2, 2024
Tacrolimus monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressure
Clotting screening
ECGfor hypertropic changes
Fasting blood glucose
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Plasma proteins
Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance) or Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Urea and electrolytespotassium particularly important
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Baseline
BP
Clotting screening
ECG
FBG
FBC
LFTs
Plasma proteins
CrCl or eGFR
U&Es
Consider in patients at risk of infection
Baseline
HBV
HCV
HIV
Jul 14, 2021
Theophylline monitoring
Baseline
Liver function tests
Urea and electrolytespotassium particularly important
Smoking statusadvise patients to seek advice if likely to change
Baseline
LFTs
U&Es
Smoking status
May 15, 2023
Valproic acid and Sodium valproate monitoring
Baseline
Body mass index
Clotting screeningincluding bleeding time and coagulation tests
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Platelet count
Pregnancy testsee advice on valproate use by women and girls
Baseline
BMI
Clotting screening
FBC
LFTs
Platelets
Pregnancy test
Jul 15, 2021
Warfarin monitoring
Baseline
Blood pressure
Clotting screening
Estimated glomerular filtration rate or Serum creatinine (for creatinine clearance)
Full blood count
Liver function tests
Thyroid function tests
Baseline
BP
Clotting screening
eGFR or CrCl
FBC
LFTs
TFTS
May 15, 2023