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What are the tests for arteritis?

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ANCA and clinical: Anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibodies are elevated in some patients, but the clinical examination and sometimes angiography or histology is required.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

ANCA and clinical: Anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody may be present, but clinical examination essential to assess if angiography, histology or other immunologic assays required.

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Answered 7/25/2013

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A member asked:

What are the tests for arteritis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

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