9. Blood tests and biochemistry suitable: (absolute neutrophil count> 1500/uL; haemoglobin>9 gr/dL; platelets>100000/uL (microliters); total bilirubin≤ 1.5 the upper normal limit; GOT and GPT (transaminases)≤twice the upper normal limit; fasting glucose≤150 gr/dL; HbA1c≤8%, serum creatinine≤2 mg/dL.