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Laboratory tests are among the basic medical examination procedures. They are used to obtain an overview of red and white blood cell counts and status, electrolyte balance, coagulation values, hepatic and pancreatic parameters, renal retention and many other specific biochemical data concerning our organic systems.
The contribution of laboratory results to spinal column disease diagnostics is comparatively minor, since altered laboratory parameters usually do not constitute final diagnostic confirmation of a given spinal column disease.
SFor example, raised inflammatory parameters in the blood may be an indication of an inflammatory condition in the spinal column if accompanied by the corresponding clinical symptoms. On the other hand, these parameters may also be raised by a number of other infections.
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