General Guideline Principles for Laboratory Tests
of Neck Injury for workers compensation patients

The New York State workers compensation board has developed these guidelines to help physicians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals provide appropriate treatment for Laboratory Tests of Neck Injury.

These Workers Compensation Board guidelines are intended to assist healthcare professionals in making decisions regarding the appropriate level of care for their patients with ankle and foot disorders.

The guidelines are not a substitute for clinical judgement or professional experience. The ultimate decision regarding care must be made by the patient in consultation with his or her healthcare provider.

Laboratory Tests of Neck Injury

Unless there is suspicion of a systemic disease, infection, neoplasia, underlying rheumatologic problem, connective substance disorder, or other abnormalities based on the history and/or physical examination, laboratory testing is seldom recommended at the time of first evaluation.

Laboratory testing can yield valuable diagnostic data. Among the tests are, but are not restricted to:

1. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential

   Complete blood count (CBC) with a differential is recommended for people who may have blood dyscrasias, infections, or pharmaceutical adverse effects.

    

2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), rheumatoid factor (RF), antinuclear antigen (ANA), human leukocyte antigen (HLA), and C-reactive protein (CRP)

   Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), rheumatoid factor (RF), antinuclear antigen (ANA), human leukocyte antigen (HLA), and C-reactive protein (CRP) are recommended to look for signs of a connective tissue condition, an infection, or rheumatologic disease.

    

3. Serum calcium, phosphorous, uric acid, alkaline phosphatase, and acid phosphatase

   Serum calcium, phosphorus, uric acid, alkaline phosphatase, and acid phosphatase are recommended in a small number of people who may have metabolic bone disease.

    

4. Liver and kidney function

   Liver and kidney function are recommended in certain individuals who have used anti-inflammatory drugs for a long time or who need to be monitored for other prescriptions.

    

5. Serum Protein Electrophoresis

   Serum Protein Electrophoresis is recommended When imaging tests are negative but there is an acute fracture, for example, it may be necessary to screen a patient for multiple myeloma.

What our office can do if you have workers compensation Laboratory Tests of Neck Injury

We have the experience to help you with their workers compensation injuries. We understand what you are going through and will meet your medical needs and follow the guidelines set by the New York State Workers Compensation Board.

We understand the importance of your workers compensation cases. Let us help you navigate through the maze of dealing with the workers compensation insurance company and your employer.

We understand that this is a stressful time for you and your family. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us so we will do everything we can to make it as easy on you as possible.