Tests for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA, pANCA, cANCA, MPO, PR3) may be used to help diagnose autoimmune disorders, such as vasculitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
The complete blood count is an essential test that counts the number, size, and types of cells in your blood. It provides an indication of your overall health.
Bone marrow is the sponge-like tissue inside the body's larger bones that produces blood cells. A bone marrow biopsy can help diagnose conditions affecting the blood cells or marrow.
Lactoferrin is protein released into the stool when there is inflammation in the digestive tract. A stool lactoferrin test may be used to detect inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and distinguish between IBD and non-inflammatory conditions.