Value of laboratory tests in early prediction of rheumatoid arthritis

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Authors

A. Saraux · Hôpital Maison Blanche

Jean Marie Berthelot

Gérard Chalès

Catherine Le Hénaff · Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix

Jean Yves Mary · Inserm

J. Thorel · Centre Hospitalier de Bretagne Sud

Sylvie Hoang · Centre hospitalier Bretagne Atlantique

Maryvonne Dueymes

Abstract

IgM-RF, IgG-AKA, and the latex test are the best laboratory tests for discriminating between patients with and without RA. Combining these tests slightly improves diagnostic value.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis Care & Research

Volume 47, Issue 2, pp. 155-165

DOI: 10.1002/art.10241

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