The ANA, anti-CCP, RF, and beyond!
We all have ‘rheum’ to grow when it comes to making sense of autoantibodies and common markers. We talk through the nuances with rheumatologist Dr. Matthew B. Carroll (biography here!). Our interview covers physical exam tips for inflammatory arthritis, basic interpretation of rheumatologic testing, and what to do with the dreaded ‘vaguely positive’ speckled ANA!
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Show Segments
IntroCase 1History cluesPhysical exam pearls; what does synovitis look like?Interpreting mixed labsRheumatoid Factor tipsRole for imagingImportance of early diagnosisNew testing modalitiesCase 2Oh no– a vaguely positive ANA!ANA testing basicsOutroCredits
Showrunners, Hosts, Producers and Writers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MDReviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Technical Production: PodPasteGuest: Matthew B. Carroll MD
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