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Research Notes on Diagnostic Tests for Crohn's Disease
Diagnostic tests for Crohn's disease include laboratory and imaging tests. Your doctor may perform a blood test to eliminate other causes of your symptoms.1 A colonoscopy allows the doctor to take samples of tissue from the colon to confirm a suspicion of Crohn's disease.2 Your doctor may also use a sigmoidoscopy or CT scan to aid in a diagnosis.1
Fast Facts:
- A barium enema enables your doctor to evaluate your large intestine. It is not considered one of the most accurate ways to diagnose Crohn's disease.2
- If other tests have been negative, but your doctor suspects you do have Crohn's disease, a capsule endoscopy may be performed.1
- A stool analysis can be used to distinguish between Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 WrongDiagnosis: Diagnostic Tests for Crohn's Disease
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mayo Clinic: Crohn's Disease: Tests and Diagnosis
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- Redirects: Diagnostic Tests for Crohn's, Tests for Diagnosing Crohn's Disease, Tests for diagnosing Crohn's, Diagnostic Test for Crohn's Disease
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