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What test are done to check for arthritis ? can test show negative results even if you have early signs? i've heard about inflammatory blood test ?
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Several: Antinuclear antibody, Rheumatoid Factor and the inflammation test is ESR or sometimes CRP. 70% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will have positive RF test but 30% of patients do not and still may have rheumatoid arthritis.
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