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Laboratory abnormalities in patients with TAK are nonspecific and generally reflect an [[Inflammation|inflammatory]] process.<ref name="pmid12101189">{{cite journal |vauthors=Johnston SL, Lock RJ, Gompels MM |title=Takayasu arteritis: a review |journal=J. Clin. Pathol. |volume=55 |issue=7 |pages=481–6 |date=July 2002 |pmid=12101189 |pmc=1769710 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | Laboratory abnormalities in patients with TAK are nonspecific and generally reflect an [[Inflammation|inflammatory]] process.<ref name="pmid12101189">{{cite journal |vauthors=Johnston SL, Lock RJ, Gompels MM |title=Takayasu arteritis: a review |journal=J. Clin. Pathol. |volume=55 |issue=7 |pages=481–6 |date=July 2002 |pmid=12101189 |pmc=1769710 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
* [[Acute phase protein|Acute phase reactants]] such as [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate]] (ESR) and [[C-reactive protein]] (CRP) may be elevated | * [[Acute phase protein|Acute phase reactants]] such as [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate]] (ESR) and [[C-reactive protein]] (CRP) may be elevated. [[ESR]] may be > 50 mm/h. | ||
* [[Normochromic]] [[Normocytic anemia|normocytic]] [[anemia]] suggestive of the [[anemia of chronic disease]] | * [[Normochromic]] [[Normocytic anemia|normocytic]] [[anemia]] suggestive of the [[anemia of chronic disease]] | ||
* [[Leukocytosis]] and/or [[thrombocytosis]] | * [[Leukocytosis]] and/or [[thrombocytosis]] | ||
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Overview
There are no diagnostic laboratory tests for Takayasu's arteritis. Testing for acute phase reactants such as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) may provide additional support for the presence of a systemic inflammatory process; Normochromic normocytic anemia suggestive of the anemia of chronic disease.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory abnormalities in patients with TAK are nonspecific and generally reflect an inflammatory process.[1]
- Acute phase reactants such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) may be elevated. ESR may be > 50 mm/h.
- Normochromic normocytic anemia suggestive of the anemia of chronic disease
- Leukocytosis and/or thrombocytosis