The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Necrotizing fasciitis includes:
Neocrotizing fasciitis is diagnosed by either blood cultures or aspiration of pus from tissue. Surgical exploration may be necessary. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
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Routine orders include a CBC, sedimentation rate, chemistry panel, VDRL test, serum protein electrophoresis, ANA titer, and glucose tolerance test. The gangrenous area should be cultured. Plain x-rays of the area sometimes are helpful. If there are diminished pulses, especially if the onset is acute, angiography will be useful. A muscle biopsy or skin biopsy will be useful in diagnosing collagen diseases. The Sia water test and serum immunoelectrophoresis will be useful in diagnosing macroglobulinemia and cryoglobulinemia.
Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
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