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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There is no direct test to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis, however there is an increase of [[C-Reactive protein|C-reactive protein]] (CRP) and the [[ | There is no direct test to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis, however there is an increase of [[C-Reactive protein|C-reactive protein]] (CRP) and an increase in the [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate]] (ESR). | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== |
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Overview
There is no direct test to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis, however there is an increase of C-reactive protein (CRP) and an increase in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
Laboratory Findings
Increase in
- C-reactive protein (CRP) and
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).