Ankylosing spondylitis test items

Ankylosing spondylitis examination items mainly include blood tests, human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) detection, imaging examination, physical examination, etc. 1. Blood examination can reflect the activity of the disease by detecting erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, etc. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein are usually elevated during the active period of ankylosing spondylitis, which helps to determine whether the disease is in an active state. 2. Human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) detection of HLA-B27 and ankylosing spondylitis has a strong correlation, although positive can not be diagnosed, but for the diagnosis of important reference value. 3. Imaging examination X-ray examination can find changes in sacroiliac joint, such as joint surface blurring, erosion, sclerosis, etc., which is of great significance for the diagnosis of middle and late ankylosing spondylitis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect inflammatory changes in sacroiliac joint earlier, which is very helpful for early diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. 4. Physical examination The doctor will examine the activity, tenderness, etc. of the spine, and will also examine the condition of the peripheral joints, which has a certain effect on assessing the severity of the disease.