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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

Laboratory Test Pathology Suspected
Complete blood count (CBC)
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
C-reactive protein
HLA-B27
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
Rheumatoid factor Reflex
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Uric acid

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