1. Consultation, Physical Examination & Medical History Taking
2. Chest X-ray
3. Blood & Urine Investigation:
❖ Full Blood Count – Haemoglobin, Total Red Blood Cells, Total White Cells, Differential Count, Haematology Indices (PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC), Platelet Count
❖ Renal Function – Urea, Glucose, Creatinine, Uric acids, serum electrolyte (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride)
❖ Lipid Profile – Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol/HDL-Cholesterol Ratio, Triglycerides.
❖ Liver Function – Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Total Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine Transaminase (SGPT), Aspartate Transaminase (SGOT), Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
❖ Urine FEME – Appearance, Protein, Glucose, Ketone, pH, Nitrite, Blood, Bilirubin, Specific Gravity.
❖ Urine drug screen – Morphine, Cannabinoids (THC), Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Ecstasy (MDMA), Cocaine.