6
Assessment
Suggested physical and laboratory assessments for
patients with schizophrenia
Assessment Initial or baseline
a
Follow-up
b
Assessments to monitor physical status and detect concomitant physical
conditions
Vital signs Pulse, blood pressure Pulse, blood pressure,
temperature as clinically
indicated
Body weight and
height
Body weight, height,
BMI
c
BMI
c
every visit for 6 months
and at least quarterly thereafter
Hematology CBC, including ANC CBC, including ANC if clinically
indicated (e.g., patients treated
with clozapine)
Blood chemistries Electrolytes, renal
function tests, liver
function tests, TSH
As clinically indicated
Pregnancy Pregnancy test
for women of
childbearing potential
Toxicology Drug toxicology
screen, if clinically
indicated
Drug toxicology screen, if
clinically indicated
Electrophysiological
studies
EEG, if indicated
on the basis of
neurological exam or
history
Imaging Brain imaging (CT
or MRI, with MRI
being preferred), if
indicated on the basis
of neurological exam
or history
d
Genetic testing Chromosomal testing,
if indicated on the
basis of physical
examination or
history, including
developmental
history
e
