Interpretation of Rheumatological Tests

Shane Murray; Yousaf Ali

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-80699-6_10

Interpretation of Rheumatological Tests

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Abstract

Joint pain is one of the most common presentations to primary care, and the differentiation between inflammatory and mechanical causes can be challenging. Since autoimmune diseases make up a significant proportion of these patients, serologic testing is important in both diagnosis and clinical decision-making. Unfortunately, due to the presence of autoantibodies in a healthy population, these tests are often perceived as confusing. This chapter will focus on the diagnostic interpretation of normal and abnormal rheumatologic values.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Rheumatology for Primary Care Providers
Subtitle of host publication	A Clinical Casebook
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	259-276
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030806996
ISBN (Print)	9783030806989
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80699-6_10
State	Published - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

Anti-Smith antibodies
Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies
Anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
Antinuclear antibody
C-reactive protein
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Human leukocyte B27 antigen
Rheumatoid factor

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