Table 2

Tests ordered by the GP.

Testn (%)Number of patients with abnormal test results (%)
Haemoglobin80 (85)4 (5)
White cell count75 (78)6 (8)
Thyroid function56 (60)4 (7)
Kidney function58 (62)4 (7)
Liver function57 (61)8 (14)
Monospot63 (67)6 (10)
ESR/CRP51 (54)6 (12)
Urine test30 (32)3 (10)
Bone profile23 (24)0
Blood glucose18 (19)1 (5)
Immunoglobulins16 (17)1 (6)
Creatine kinase12 (13)0