A member asked:

I had r factor and anti-ccp tests twice for the last 3 months. my doctor diagnosed me with osteoarthrosis. can i still have ra as i'm really worried

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

RA: Highly unlikely with those negative test results.

Answered 4/28/2014

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Dr. Robert Lowe answered

Specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology

See a rhematologist: Ra and osteoarthritis are clinical diagnoses, meaning a single or even several lab tests don't make the diagnosis. A clinical diagnosis involves taking into account your history of symptoms, physical exam, and lab tests. You can have RA even with negative rheumatoid factor and anti-ccp antibody.The diagnosis is very dependent on which joints are affected and whether or not there is joint swelling.

Answered 6/10/2014

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