Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis Lab Tests and health information

What are the different types of ankylosing spondylitis tests used to screen, diagnose, and monitor the condition? 
 
The Ankylosing spondylitis tests can give you an accurate reading of your markers for inflammation, including Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. 

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In the guide below the list of tests, we explain and answer your questions on Ankylosing Spondylitis Tests.


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Ankylosing Spondylitis affects approximately 0.2-0.5% of the population in the US. There is a prevalence of Ankylosing Spondylitis in patients who are positive for the HLA-B27 gene. 

The precise cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis is currently unknown. There are ongoing advancements in research, as well as Ankylosing Spondylitis tests. This helps to better understand this inflammatory disease and treatments.

Read on to learn more about Ankylosing Spondylitis and the effects it has on the body.

What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a long-term, chronic condition. It causes inflammation in the spine and other parts of the body.

Over time, the inflammation can cause new bone to form. This can lead to the small bones in your spine fusing, causing pain, stiffness, and hunching.

Symptoms can start in teenagers and early adults. This inflammatory disease is more common in men than ... See more