Investigations
1st investigations to order
clinical diagnosis
Test
Objective findings based on physical examination or laboratory testing are generally not required.
Result
based on self-reported patient history, clinical interview, and behavioural observation
Investigations to consider
blood glucose
Test
Laboratory testing or imaging studies are not typically indicated for social anxiety disorder.
May be indicated for severe clinical presentations to rule out hypoglycaemia as a contributory factor to the clinical presentation.
Result
may be normal or abnormal
serum thyroid-stimulating hormone
Test
Laboratory testing or imaging studies are not typically indicated for social anxiety disorder.
May be indicated for severe clinical presentations to rule out hyperthyroidism as a contributory factor.
Result
may be normal or abnormal
toxicology screen (urine and blood)
Test
Toxicology screening may be indicated to determine if alcohol or illicit substances are contributing to the clinical presentation.
In this situation, a toxicology screen typically involves urine and blood screening for alcohol, but may also include screening for illicit substances.
Result
may be positive if alcohol or illicit drugs are contributory factors
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