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Which blood tests should be carried out by a gp before recommending the pt to a rheum if any autoimmune disease is suspected, spc. lupus or ra?

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See details: ANA, CCP antibody, sed rate and CRP are the basic tests.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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