We have added a new page to the HEAT Kit. This page, put together in consultation with a rheumatologist who is a vasculitis expert, surfaces some blood tests and considerations when being evaluated in a health care setting. The blood tests are the best practice tests that are routinely completed on vasculitis patients to monitor and identify disease activity in your body.
The section with radiology considerations might include notes that you often need a CT to see actual vasculitis impact on the lungs, or an ultrasound to identify issues in your kidneys.
Remember, lab tests are only part of the story. The full story is how you REALLY feel and communicating that effectively to your provider.
