How is temporal arteritis diagnosed?
Caregivers will take your past and current health history. They may also want to know if other family members have temporal arteritis. You may have any of the following: Biopsy: Caregivers may need to remove a small part of your temporal arteries. The tissue will then be sent to the lab for tests.Blood tests: You may need blood taken for tests. The blood can be taken from a blood vessel in your hand, arm, or the bend in your elbow. It is tested to see how your body is doing. It can give your caregivers more information about your health condition. You may need to have blood drawn more than once. Imaging tests: Angiography: This test looks for problems with your temporal arteries. Before the x-ray, a dye is put into a thin tube through a small cut in your groin. The groin is the area where your abdomen (stomach) meets your upper leg. The dye helps the arteries show up better on these x-ray pictures. People who are allergic to iodine or shellfish (lobster, crab, or shrimp) may be allergi
