Ankylosing Spondylitis Test
Testing for Ankylosing Spondylitis usually involves a physical exam or X-rays. While blood testing cannot diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis, there are several tests that can provide useful information. The HLA-B27 test looks for a gene that is present in most people who have Ankylosing Spondylitis. The presence of this gene can mean that you are at a higher risk of developing Ankylosing Spondylitis. However, not everything with this gene will develop Ankylosing Spondylitis, and some people with Ankylosing Spondylitis don't have the HLA-B27 gene.
Other common blood tests can help identify inflammation in the body and differentiate Ankylosing Spondylitis from other inflammatory conditions. These tests include a complete blood count (CBC), Sedimentation Rate (ESR), and C-Reactive Protein (CRP).
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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bones in the spine. Anyone can develop Ankylosing Spondylitis but men tend to be more heavily affected than women. Symptoms often develop over time and include fatigue and pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or neck that tends to be worse after periods of inactivity.
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