The immunology of arthritis: interpretation of serologic studies. (Summary of presentation).
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.
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
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor