Basal Metabolism Test
But in spite of all good favorable opinions that have been expressed as to the value of basal metabolic determinations. “the most important thing is still a careful history and physical examination; the basal metabolism comes next, but should not be considered pathognomonic (definitely indicative of a cer¬tain disease).” The test fails to give the desired information in certain individual cases, and various factors govern it to such an extent that it must always be checked with symptoms and findings upon examination.