ABSTRACT
Laboratory tests are useful in diagnosing rheumatic diseases, but clinicians should be aware of the limitations of these tests. This article uses case vignettes to provide practical and evidence-based guidance on requesting and interpreting selected tests, including rheumatoid factor, anticitrullinated peptide antibody, antinuclear antibody, antiphospholipid antibodies, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, and human leukocyte antigen-B27.
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- Ernest Suresh, MD, FRCP (LONDON)⇑
- Senior Consultant Rheumatologist and Director of Acute and General Internal Medicine, Division of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
- ADDRESS:
Ernest Suresh, MD, FRCP (London), Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, Division of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, 1 Jurong East Street 21, Jurong, Singapore 609606; ernest_suresh{at}nuhs.edu.sg
ABSTRACT
Laboratory tests are useful in diagnosing rheumatic diseases, but clinicians should be aware of the limitations of these tests. This article uses case vignettes to provide practical and evidence-based guidance on requesting and interpreting selected tests, including rheumatoid factor, anticitrullinated peptide antibody, antinuclear antibody, antiphospholipid antibodies, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, and human leukocyte antigen-B27.
- Copyright © 2019 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.