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First Visit - Investigations - Lab Tests

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Lab tests
Plain x-ray
Electrophysiologic tests (EMG/SEP)
Lumbar CT-scan
MRI
Bone scan
Thermography
Myelography
Discography
No investigations
Not indicated for Eva-May (LBP < one month, Red Flags = Age >50

CBC and ESR may be useful for the evaluation of patients with acute LBP in the presence of Red Flags which may indicate tumour, infection or inflammation.

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