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Condition
Suggested investigations*
First line: FBE, PT/INR, APTT, Fg
Second line: LFTs, U&E, Creatinine, Calcium, VWD screen with blood group, Factor VIII and IX levels
Additional investigations are sometimes warranted and should be discussed with VFPMS and/or haematologist as appropriate
Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Alkaline Phosphatase, PTH, LFTs, U&E, Creatinine
Consider:
25OH Vitamin D if child <6months or suspicion of rickets
Septic work-up and inflammatory markers if possible osteomyelitis
Copper and ceruloplasmin levels if child at risk for copper deficiency
Vitamin C level (contact pathology staff to ensure adequate sample is provided) if child at risk of scurvy
Syphilis serology in the presence of subperiosteal new bone formation or any other suggestive clinical signs
Genetic testing for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) or connective tissue disease if clinically indicated
Intracranial bleeding (suspected AHT)
FBE, INR, APTT, Fg, LFTs, U&E, Creatinine, Calcium, VWD screen with blood group, Factor VIII and IX levels
Radiological investigations as appropriate:
CT Scan Brain +/- MRI brain and spine if acute neurologic symptoms. NB STIR sequences on MRI to detect cervical ligamentous injury
Non-urgent MRI Brain and whole spine if no symptoms
Amylase, lipase, LFTs, Urine dipstick, FBE, Fg
Radiological investigations as indicated
Abdominal CT Scan should be obtained if:
Possible paralytic ileus (absent/hypoactive bowel sounds)
Possible intra-abdominal haemorrhage
Significantly abnormal laboratory result (for example ALT or AST >80IU/L)
≥2 abnormal laboratory results
* In all cases of suspected physical abuse, consideration should be given to searching for associated injuries, including screening for occult fractures as well as abdominal injuries and/or brain and spine injuries (see detailed guidelines for additional information).