What Is Calciphylaxis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Diagnosis
The first thing that might raise suspicions of calciphylaxis is skin lesions. This alone is not enough to reach a conclusive diagnosis, however, and further tests will need to be done. This will include blood tests to check certain elements in the blood.
A skin biopsy will also often need to be taken to help determine what the cause of the lesions are. Tests may also be performed to determine the functionality of the kidneys and of the liver. Tests may also be performed to help get a better understanding of any infections the patient might have.
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