Ankylosing spondylitis laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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

The ankylosis process.

Increase in:

• C-reactive protein (CRP) and
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).