Investigations done before proceeding to assess the growth hormone axis
| Test | Paediatricians |
|---|---|
| Thyroid function tests | 12 |
| Full blood count and film | 13 |
| Urea, electrolytes, and creatinine | 11 |
| Antibodies for coeliac disease | 10 |
| Karyotype (girls) | 9 |
| Bone age x ray | 8 |
| Liver function tests | 6 |
| Calcium and phosphate | 5 |
| Urine microscopy and culture | 5 |
| Urine glucose and protein | 3 |
| Glucose | 3 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | 2 |
| Immunoglobulins | 2 |
| C reactive protein, ferritin, chest x ray | 1 each |