Approach to laboratory ordering and interpretation in rheumatology

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Evaluation of suspected rheumatic disease is a significant challenge due to overlapping and sometimes non-specific clinical features. Most laboratory tests in rheumatic disease have incomplete sensitivity and specificity, leading to positive results without disease and negative results despite disease presence. Therefore, judicious ordering and correct interpretation of laboratory testing in rheumatology is critical in order to provide high-value care. Herein we review laboratory testing in rheumatology in the context of a framework for approaching rheumatic disease.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:99

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Postgraduate medical journal - 99(2023), 1175 vom: 22. Aug., Seite 954-961

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Miloslavsky, Eli M [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Review
Rheumatology

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Date Completed 23.08.2023

Date Revised 24.08.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1136/pmj-2022-141864

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NLM35620703X