According to Nair & Badri (2023), please consider the following
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Complete CBC, renal, and liver function tests
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Rheumatoid factor (Connective Tissue Panel)
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - may be elevated in erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis
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Uric acid - since levels are high in psoriasis
The following are not offered by Vibrant but may also be considered in the workup,
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If only hand and feet are involved, obtain scrappings for fungal studies
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Pregnancy test
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Hepatitis serology
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PPD
From a wellness perspective, please consider the following
- Wheat Zoomer, Dairy Zoomer and Food Sensitivity test to assess if gluten, dairy, and other food sensitizativities are triggers or mediators of autoimmunity
- Total Tox Burden to assess toxic burden contributing to autoimmunity, inflammation, and oxidative stress
- Urine Hormones or Saliva Hormones to assess for hormone imbalance as a trigger or mediator of psoriasis
- Micronutrients to assess micronutrient deficiency, overload, or toxicity contributing to autoimmunity, inflammation, and oxidative stress
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