Pressure Sores Topics
Pressure Sores - Exams and Tests
Pressure sores are usually diagnosed with a physical examination.
Tests to confirm a diagnosis may include a:
- Skin and wound culture, to detect and identify organisms (bacteria or fungi) that may be infecting the skin or a wound.
- Blood tests such as complete blood count (CBC) or c-reactive protein (CRP), to check for infection.
- Blood tests such as total serum protein, to see if you are getting enough protein in your diet.
- Skin biopsy, if the cause of a skin problem is unknown or your doctor suspects skin cancer.
- X-ray or other imaging study, such as MRI, to see if the bone is infected.
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Last Updated:
February 15, 2011
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