Radiologist's guide to the use of the laboratory in diagnosing rheumatic diseases.
Laboratory tests that are commonly used in the evaluation of rheumatic diseases are described. The techniques for performing these tests; their use in screening, diagnosis, and follow-up; and the pitfalls in interpreting their results are discussed to provide the radiologist with an understanding of the current technology relating to rheumatic disorders.
D000906:Antibodies / Q000276:immunology; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000276:immunology; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex / Q000276:immunology; D000941:Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D003450:Cryoglobulins / Q000276:immunology; D004247:DNA / Q000276:immunology; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D011871:Radiology; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000276:immunology
D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D000941:Antigens; D003450:Cryoglobulins; D006680:HLA Antigens; D003165:Complement System Proteins; D004247:DNA; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor