§ Full blood count and sedimentation rate (FBC/ESR)
§ Full biochemical screen, including urea, electrolytes, calcium, creatinine, liver function tests (LFT) and blood sugar
§ Immunoglobulin analysis
§ Creatine kinase
§ Thyroid function tests (TFT)
§ Seriological screening tests
§ Chest X-ray (CXR)
§ Ultrasound abdominal scan
§ Electrocardiogram (ECG)
§ Urinalysis
§ Peak-flow lung measurement (to determine the necessity for vitalography).