What are tests used to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis?
ANSWER
- Tests for ankylosing spondylitis may include: Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
- Bone density tests
- Bone scan
- Chemistry screen
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- C-reactive protein
- Discography
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Human leukocyte antigen-B27 (HLA-B27) testing
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
From: Tests for Diagnosing Back Pain WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by William Blahd on July 14, 2017
SOURCES:
North American Spine Society: "Radiographic Assessment for back Pain."
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: "Handout on Health: Back Pain."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Low back Pain."
SOURCES:
North American Spine Society: "Radiographic Assessment for back Pain."
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: "Handout on Health: Back Pain."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Low back Pain."
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