Evaluación y seguimiento hematológico del paciente con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia

The recommendations were considered strongin all hematologic related monitoring.A blood count should be taken at the start of pharmacological treatment. If the patient is started on clozapine one shouldbe taken weekly during the first three months, monthly until completing one year and every six months thereafter. If there is a decrease in white blood cell count the patient should be monitored regularly, stopping if is a less than 3,500 cells/mm3 and consider referral if is less than 2,000 cells/mm3.