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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no diagnostic lab findings associated with | The diagnosis of bursitis is usually made clinically. There are no diagnostic lab findings associated with bursitis. However, some patients with bursitis may have elevated [[ESR]], [[CRP]], and [[white blood cells]]. | ||
==Laboratory | ==Laboratory findings== | ||
Laboratory findings for bursitis may include the following: | |||
*Elevated [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate|erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)]] | *Elevated [[erythrocyte sedimentation rate|erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)]] | ||
*Elevated [[C-reactive protein|C-reactive protein (CRP)]] | *Elevated [[C-reactive protein|C-reactive protein (CRP)]] | ||
*Elevated [[uric acid | *Elevated [[uric acid]] | ||
*Positive [[rheumatoid factor]] | *Positive [[rheumatoid factor]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
Overview
The diagnosis of bursitis is usually made clinically. There are no diagnostic lab findings associated with bursitis. However, some patients with bursitis may have elevated ESR, CRP, and white blood cells.
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings for bursitis may include the following:
- Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Elevated uric acid
- Positive rheumatoid factor