Lab Tests
At present, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cannot be diagnosed through simple blood tests. However, blood tests are still very important as they may be supportive of the diagnosis and can also be used to monitor the activity of your disease.
They may help determine how well your medicines are working and/or monitor for complications associated with your medicines. Routine blood tests for IBD may include:
Complete blood count (CBC) to detect infection and anemia
- Inflammation markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
- Liver function tests to screen for liver and bile duct problems, which are occasionally seen in some people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Some medications used to treat IBD may be associated with liver test abnormalities and thus need to be monitored on a regular basis.
- Electrolyte panel to measure the levels of certain minerals (e.g., potassium), which can drop with IBD-associated diarrhea
- Vitamin B-12, which may be low if the small intestine isn't properly absorbing nutrients due to Crohn's disease.
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