Table 2. Tests ordered as minimum initial work-up to evaluate a patient with uncomplicated hypertension.
| Tests | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Serum creatinine | 61 (79.2) |
| Fasting plasma glucose | 61 (79.2) |
| Blood urea nitrogen | 53 (68.8) |
| Lipoprotein profile | 39 (50.7) |
| Electrocardiogram | 33 (42.9) |
| Serum potassium | 28 (36.4) |
| Hematocrit and hemoglobin level | 25 (32.5) |
| Chest X-ray | 20 (26.0) |
| Serum sodium | 19 (24.7) |
| Urinalysis | 18 (23.4) |
| Serum calcium | 13 (16.9) |
| Serum uric acid | 11 (14.3) |
| Cardiac ultrasound | 9 (11.7) |
| Serum magnesium | 8 (10.4) |
| Fundoscopy | 8 (10.4) |
| Serum chloride | 6 (7.8) |