Trichinosis: Diagnosis & Tests

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Diagnosis of trichinosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order the following tests:

an antibody titer test, to look for antibodies produced against the worm

a complete blood count, or CBC

a muscle biopsy, in which a small piece of muscle tissue is examined under a microscope

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/11/01

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