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My blood test said negative for arthritis, could i still have it?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: A significant number of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will have a negative rheumatoid factor at the time of initial evaluation. There is no single blood test which allows one to make a definitive diagnosis of ra. The diagnosis of RA is made on the basis of clinical, historical and laboratory criteria.

Answered 12/11/2014

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

YES!: Blood work is only one tool in the diagnosis and is not 100% accurate.

Answered 2/2/2015

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