title: The immunology of arthritis: interpretation of serologic studies. (Summary of presentation).
abstract: Results of serologic tests in rheumatic disease require good judgment in interpretation, based upon familiarity with the present knowledge of immunologic mechanisms, including the action of antibodies, auto-antibodies, T-cells and B-cells.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000276:immunology*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000276:immunology*; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000032:analysis*; D012698:Serologic Tests; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor