Overview: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the second most common autoimmune disease. Early diagnosis and intervention is critical to avoid permanent damage. This video contains five key elements:
- Provides an overview of the factors influencing RA
- Discusses the multi-point evidence-based approach for diagnosis from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
- Addresses the clinical utility of two recommended serologic markers for rheumatoid arthritis —anti-CCP antibody and rheumatoid factor IgM
- Addresses the importance of specificity in test performance
- Discusses the impact and benefits of selecting a CCP2 test
Presented by:
Teresa Tarrant, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology and Allergy sections
Duke University Hospital, School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
