Less Is More: Diagnostic Testing for CSU

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Routine blood counts are crucial for initial diagnostic evaluation, providing baseline hematological data.
ESR and CRP tests are recommended to assess inflammatory activity, aiding in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions.
IgG anti-TPO and total IgE tests are advised to evaluate autoimmune and allergic responses, respectively.

Panelists discuss how testing for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is recommended, with routine blood counts, including tests for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and/or c-reactive protein (CRP), and specific antibody tests such as immunoglobulin G (IgG) anti- thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) being highlighted, according to guidelines.

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Is testing recommended for diagnosis, and, if so, which ones?
1. Routine blood counts. Tests for ESR and/or CRP, and IgG anti-TPO and total IgE, according to guidelines.