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An ultrasound may show appendiceal inflammation, gallbladder disease, and pregnancy. However, the most common imaging test that is used to diagnose appendicitis is the CT scan, which can: Provide a series of cross-sectional images of the body.
Appendicitis is diagnosed by the classic symptoms of appendicitis and physical examination (the doctor's examination of the patient's abdomen). 1  Lab work: Although no blood test can confirm appendicitis, a blood sample is sent for laboratory analysis to check the white blood cell count, which is typically elevated in an individual with appendicitis.