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What tests should be conducted to find whether a patient is having arthiritis or not?
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See below: Most of the time an exam by the doctor with blood tests and x-rays will determine it.
Answered 3/2/2013
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Mostly clinical exam: There is no blood test that can diagnose arthritis-osteo or ra.Pos rheumatoid factor is not specific and does not make diagnosis.Anti-ccp test is more specific for ra.Must have joint findings on exam or active synovitis on MRI that must be done with IV contrast to detect RA or jia/jra.In any case, you should be evaluated by a board certified rheumatologist (adult) or pediatric rheumatologist(kids).
Answered 4/24/2019
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