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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with back pain. However, to investigate the underlying cause of back pain it is crucial to look for the following, complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, HLA-B27, antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), uric acid.
Laboratory Findings
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with back pain. However, to investigate the underlying cause of back pain it is crucial to look for the following
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- C-reactive protein
- HLA-B27
- Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
- Rheumatoid factor
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Uric acid