Endometriosis laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings associated with endometriosis include:
- Features of iron deficiency anemia may be present such as: low MCV, low MCHC, and elevated RBC distribution width and low ferritin levels.
- Elevated levels of serum cancer antigen-125 may be present in patients with endometriosis.
- Increased levels of interleukin 1, chemoattractant protein-1 and interferon gamma may be present in patients with endometriosis. These are useful markers to monitor the disease activity and progression.