Diagnostics

Laboratory investigations to be considered include:

  • FBC (leucocystosis is common in NMS)
  • U&E
  • Lactate
  • CK (elevated in NMS and for detection of rhabdomyolysis as a complication)
  • Clotting
  • Toxicology screen
  • CT head and lumbar puncture to be considered if central nervous system aetiologies are suspected