Would Colitis Show on a Blood Test?

ROUTINE BLOOD 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.

What test can detect colitis?

Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are the "gold standard" for diagnosing ulcerative colitis. We may need to conduct additional testing to rule out other conditions, such as Crohn's disease.

What can be mistaken for colitis?

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can be mistaken for bacterial infections, irritable bowel syndrome, and more.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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