Description

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the spine and can affect other joints. Symptoms include back pain and stiffness, especially in the morning or after resting, as well as pain in the hips, knees, and ankles. Other symptoms include eye pain, fatigue, weight loss, and skin rashes. 

This panel includes the following test:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

HLA-B27

Fasting not required.

Additional information about each test is listed below:

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Checks red and white blood cell counts. Increased white blood cells or low red blood cells can indicate inflammation associated with AS.

A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the level of CRP in your blood, which can indicate inflammation in your body. A CRP test can help diagnose and monitor inflammation from a number of conditions, including infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease. It can also help determine if treatments for inflammation are working.

HLA-B27 is a genetic test that determines the presence of a genetic variation that predisposes a person to ankylosing spondylitis.