Osteomyelitis laboratory findings

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Laboratory Findings

Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is often based on radiologic results showing a lytic center with a ring of sclerosis, though bone cultures are normally required to identify the specific pathogen[1].

  • Blood cultures
  • Bone biopsy (which is then cultured)
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  • Needle aspiration of the area around affected bones

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