The Road to an IBD Diagnosis
Blood tests and stool samples are usually the first set of tests a doctor will order to determine if a case of IBD exists. A blood test may show an increased white blood cell count that could suggest inflammation while a stool sample will look for blood or traces of infectious organisms. Both are helpful in diagnosing IBD.
By — Last Modified: 09/27/2012, First Published: 08/12/2011
