NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
Special Circumstances
Level of Care
If uncertain of diagnosis:
Once a diagnosis is made, a level of care will be
recommended based on the physical, psychiatric, and
laboratory findings. Pursue the level of care that is
recommended for your child. This may include
inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial
hospital, or residential treatment.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Radiographic studies (computed tomography
or magnetic resonance imaging of the brain or
upper or lower gastrointestinal system)
If patient has been amenorrheic for 6 months:
Urine pregnancy, luteinizing and follicle-
stimulating hormone, and prolactin tests
If patient is 15% or more below ideal body weight
(IBW): Chest x-ray
Complement 3 (C3)
24 Creatinine Clearance
Uric Acid
If patient is 15% or more below IBW lasting 6 months or
longer at any time during course of eating disorder:
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) to
assess bone mineral density
Estradiol Level (or testosterone in male)
If patient is 20% or more below IBW or any neurologic
sign: Brain Scan
If patient is 20% or more below IBW or sign of mitral
valve prolapse:
Echocardiogram If patient is 30% or more below IBW:
Skin Testing for Immune Functioning
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