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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<ref name="Robbins" />. | 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<ref name="Robbins" />. | ||
*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 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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[1].
- 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
References
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