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## Laboratory Findings[edit | edit source]

* Ferritin levels may be raised (serum)
* Hypoglycaemia
* Ketoacidosis
* Ketosis
* Kaliuresis (elevated urine potassium)
* Thyroid hormone binding globulin levels may be low
* Hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid levels)
* Urine pH may be low

## References[edit | edit source]

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