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What is the test for connective tissue disease?

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Physical and lab: A history and physical is important to help clarify what type of testing to do. There are certain labs that will be ordered to help solidify the diagnosis. There are a variety of connective tissue disorders and each one is evaluated differently.

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Answered 12/16/2012

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