Emma, a 32-year-old with existing foot and hand pain, visits her healthcare provider after hand pain, neck stiffness, and worsening fatigue over the last three months.
Emma’s healthcare provider conducts a full clinical history and physical examination and decides to test for rheumatoid arthritis.
Emma is experiencing joint pain and fatigue. See how serological testing can help confirm a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
These results together with this patient's case history and symptoms, help confirm the diagnosis.
Type |
Emma's Results |
CBC, Chem7, Liver Function Tests |
Urinalysis normal |
Anti-dsDNA |
Negative |
Anti-CCP |
Positive |
RF IgM |
Positive |
RF IgA |
Positive |
REFINED DIAGNOSIS
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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