Question

A 45-year-old man with a 20-year history of schizophrenia and persistent negative symptoms is being considered for clozapine therapy. According to NICE guidelines, which blood test is mandatory before initiating and throughout clozapine treatment?

Accepted Answer

Full blood count (FBC) including neutrophils

Answer

Serum lithium level

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LFTs

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Coagulation profile

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Serum iron studies

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with a 20-year history of schizophrenia and persistent negative symptoms is being considered for clozapine therapy. According to NICE guidelines, which blood test is mandatory before initiating and throughout clozapine treatment?