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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no specific lab tests for diagnosing polyarteritis nodosa. Diagnosis is generally based upon the physical examination and a few laboratory studies that help to confirm the diagnosis. Laboratory findings helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa include [[Complete blood count|CBC]], ESR, C-reactive protein, [[Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody|p-ANCA]], [[Hepatitis B surface antigen]] and hepatitic C serologies, elevated levels of liver enzymes, elevated [[creatinine]] level and [[hypergammaglobulinemia]]. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
* There are no specific lab tests for diagnosing polyarteritis nodosa. | * There are no specific lab tests for diagnosing polyarteritis nodosa. | ||
* Diagnosis is generally based upon the physical examination and a few laboratory studies that help to confirm the diagnosis. | * Diagnosis is generally based upon the physical examination and a few laboratory studies that help to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
* Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of | * Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa include | ||
** [[Complete blood count|CBC]] may show: | ** [[Complete blood count|CBC]] may show: | ||
*** Leukocytosis | *** Leukocytosis | ||
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** Perinuclear pattern of [[antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies]] ([[p-ANCA]]) - not associated with "classic" polyarteritis nodosa, but is present in a form of the disease affecting smaller blood vessels, known as [[microscopic polyangiitis]] or leukocytoclastic angiitis. | ** Perinuclear pattern of [[antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies]] ([[p-ANCA]]) - not associated with "classic" polyarteritis nodosa, but is present in a form of the disease affecting smaller blood vessels, known as [[microscopic polyangiitis]] or leukocytoclastic angiitis. | ||
** Hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitic C serologies | ** Hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitic C serologies | ||
*** Patients with HBV related | *** Patients with HBV related polyarteritis nodosa show: | ||
**** Decreased levels of serum C3 and C4. | **** Decreased levels of serum C3 and C4. | ||
**** Circulating immune complexes | **** Circulating immune complexes | ||
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** Elevated creatinine level | ** Elevated creatinine level | ||
** Hypergammaglobulinemia | ** Hypergammaglobulinemia | ||
*** Seen in 30% patients with | *** Seen in 30% patients with polyarteritis nodosa. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
There are no specific lab tests for diagnosing polyarteritis nodosa. Diagnosis is generally based upon the physical examination and a few laboratory studies that help to confirm the diagnosis. Laboratory findings helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa include CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, p-ANCA, Hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitic C serologies, elevated levels of liver enzymes, elevated creatinine level and hypergammaglobulinemia.
Laboratory Findings
- There are no specific lab tests for diagnosing polyarteritis nodosa.
- Diagnosis is generally based upon the physical examination and a few laboratory studies that help to confirm the diagnosis.
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa include
- CBC may show:
- Leukocytosis
- Normochromic anemia
- thrombocytosis
- ESR and C-reactive protein[1]
- These can be helpful to diagnose active disease.
- Perinuclear pattern of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (p-ANCA) - not associated with "classic" polyarteritis nodosa, but is present in a form of the disease affecting smaller blood vessels, known as microscopic polyangiitis or leukocytoclastic angiitis.
- Hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitic C serologies
- Patients with HBV related polyarteritis nodosa show:
- Decreased levels of serum C3 and C4.
- Circulating immune complexes
- Cryoglobulins
- Patients with HBV related polyarteritis nodosa show:
- Elevated levels of liver enzymes
- Elevated creatinine level
- Hypergammaglobulinemia
- Seen in 30% patients with polyarteritis nodosa.
- CBC may show: