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. 2020 Sep 18;30(12):438–443. doi: 10.1016/j.paed.2020.09.005

Table 1.

Investigations for patients with suspected PIMS-TS

Investigations First line diagnostic tests to determine whether PIMS-TS is a possible diagnosis Second line tests to differentiate PIMS-TS from other conditions and determine severity
Haematological Full Blood Count D-Dimer
Biochemical C-Reactive Protein
Liver function Tests
Urea, Creatinine and Electrolytes
Fibrinogen
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Ferritin
Troponin
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
Blood gas and lactate
Microbiological SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and serology
Septic and viral screen (lumbar puncture if specific indications)
Imaging and other Chest Radiograph
12 lead ECG
Echocardiogram