Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening
Even if you don't show signs or symptoms of this condition your doctor still may ask you to participate in screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis if you have common risk factors. Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
Screening Tests
There are no screening tests available for the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. If your doctor suspects that you have rheumatoid arthritis, he may check an anti-citrullinated protein level in your blood to help make an early diagnosis. However, the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is usually determined clinically, based on your symptoms, laboratory, and radiographic findings.
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