Musculoskeletal Blood Tests

In this lesson, we will identify two types of blood tests used to confirm disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  We will list the normal lab values and review what an abnormal lab value may indicate.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Name two blood tests used to diagnose disorders of the musculoskeletal system
2. Summarize how these diagnostic blood tests aid in diagnosing tissue damage
3. Memorize normal lab values for erythrocyte sedimentation rate and creatinine kinase blood tests