Laboratory markers in ulcerative colitis

Sharing this incase it is useful. I have only heard of the top 4 in this list and Ferritin, Serum Albumin, Transferrin.

Do you all typically have most/all of these tests done by your docs in regular checkups?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4325297/table/T1/?report=objectonly

The classic lab markers for IBD inflammation are the CRP & ESR; then fecal calprotectin got added about 10 yrs ago. My gastro subspecializes in IBD treatment therefore runs those tests regularly, plus comp met panel, comp blood count, plasma glucose, glomular filtration rate (kidney function), ferritin, and then Vit B12 & D plus Zinc specifically to monitor likely diet deficiencies. In remission I get labs done semi-annually, but when flaring gastro would order some tests more often, such as at 3 mo. intervals. It seems to me that insurers (including U.S. govt) are getting more aggressive lately about controlling lab test costs, which may discourage some MDs from ordering certain tests routinely. What ipoop just mentioned above, RE his gastro advising him to get iron tested by GP, has similarly come up here in other posts by U.S. forum members, even with regard to dispensing preventative inoculations. (The trend apparently is to limit insurance coverage for specific procedures to venues preferred by insurers, which may not be our preferred MD's office!) / Old Hat (40+ yrs with left-sided UC; in remission taking Colazal)

No.

CBC, CRP, CMP, ferritin, b12, and calprotectin and c diff for any returning symptoms. I also get yearly DEXA scans now because I was on steroids a lot and want to monitor my bone density.