Anal fistula laboratory findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with anal fistula. The anal fistula is mostly diagnosed clinically but in case of complication like the anal abscess, tests done are – complete blood count with differentials, blood culture, ESR, wound culture.

• There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with anal fistula.
• Anal fistula is mostly diagnosed clinically but in case of complication like anal abscess following test is done:^[1][2]
  • Complete blood count with differentials.
  • Blood culture
  • ESR
  • Wound culture

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