According to AMBOSS, the basic tests are a differential blood count, ESR and CRP, blood sugar, TSH and transaminases or gamma-GT. Where appropriate, creatinine is added for risk factors for kidney disease and ferritin for women of childbearing age.
The guideline advises against unnecessary tests: tiredness usually has several causes, and over-diagnosis should be avoided. Further tests can follow when the history or examination points to a specific cause.
Cortisol or saliva tests are not part of these basic tests. The Endocrine Society states that tests for “adrenal fatigue” are not based on scientific facts.
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What can be raised at a medical check-up about blood tests for exhaustion, meaning the basic laboratory check?
- which values will be measured and why
- earlier results for comparison
- whether a fasting sample is needed
Exhaustion can have many causes, including illnesses that need treatment. For this reason a medical assessment comes before coaching, usually starting at the GP practice.
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Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about blood tests for exhaustion, meaning the basic laboratory check?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices in my city that assess exhaustion. Point out that I need to ask the practice directly whether basic blood tests following the German DEGAM fatigue guideline, with blood count, inflammation values, blood sugar, a liver value and TSH, are included. Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
With some services, the prompt needs to be pasted after signing in. The AI services belong to third parties. Depending on the service and the extent of use, signing in and costs may apply. AI answers can contain errors.