Tumor Lysis Syndrome - Workup and Management

Initial workup: BMP, Serum uric acid, LDH, Urine output, Consider urinary uric acid : creatinine ratio

Laboratory changes:
 • Uric acid ≥ 8 mg/dL
 • Potassium ≥ 6 mEq/L
 • Phosphorus ≥ 4.5 mg/dL
 • Calcium ≤ 7 mg/dL
 • OR 25 % change in baseline in any of the above

Treatment of Clinical TLS:
 • IV fluids
 • Rasburicase
 • Treat electrolyte abnormalities
 • Cardiac monitoring
 • Consider ICU transfer
 • Tumor lysis kbs every 4-6 hrs
 • Dialysis last resort

Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD

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