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Fibromyalgia TestPresently, there are no specific tests available to determine the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. Blood tests and X-rays can also not diagnose the exact cause for this disease. But these tests are performed along with the complete medical history and physical examination to confirm about the illness that can cause fibromyalgia. Imaging tests and electrophysiological studies of the muscles and nerves are performed to find out the illness similar to the symptoms which include lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Extensive psychological tests are also unable to find out the cause for this disease. However, in some cases, few numbers of laboratory tests and nonlaboratory tests are performed by the health care providers. Laboratory tests Laboratory tests are used to diagnose health diseases with symptoms like fibromyalgia. Anti-Polymer Antibody Assay is the first practical laboratory test for fibromyalgia. There can be identifying conditions that may coexist with fibromyalgia such as Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease. The following tests may be recommended by the health care providers:
Other specific tests can be used which are based on the findings of general screening tests and on the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In some cases, special laboratory tests such as the measurement of Substance P, is used to better understand the course and cause of fibromyalgia. Non-Laboratory Tests Non-Laboratory tests such as an imaging scan are recommended by the health care providers to diagnose fibromyalgia. Multiple Sclerosis is identified by a magnetic resonance imaging test.
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