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What does negative antinuclear test mean can it rule our rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: get checked for rheumatoid factor, ASLO , CBC and sed rate as well as an examination by a rheunatoligst.

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Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

What does negative antinuclear test mean can it rule our rheumatoid arthritis ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Namey agreed

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