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Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is often based on [[radiology|radiologic]] results showing a [[lytic]] center with a ring of [[sclerosis]], though bone cultures are normally required to identify the specific pathogen. | Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is often based on [[radiology|radiologic]] results showing a [[lytic]] center with a ring of [[sclerosis]], though bone cultures are normally required to identify the specific pathogen. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is often based on radiologic results showing a lytic center with a ring of sclerosis, though bone cultures are normally required to identify the specific pathogen.
- Blood cultures
- Bone biopsy (which is then cultured)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Needle aspiration of the area around affected bones