The RA latex turbid test helps diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases by detecting rheumatoid factor (RF) in the blood. A higher-than-normal result on the RA latex turbid ...

Although there are more than 100 conditions that fall under the umbrella term "arthritis," an autoimmune disease called rheumatoid arthritis is one of the more common. According to the Arthritis ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DOKey TakeawaysA rheumatoid factor test checks for an antibody that can be a marker for rheumatoid arthritis. It is one part of diagnosis.Not everyone with a ...

For the 5 tests, the cumulative probabilities of very abnormal laboratory results varied from 0.2% for leukocyte count to 6.6% for eGFR at 2 years and from 0.3 to 11%, respectively, at 5 years.

Thus far, the promise of precision medicine has been directed largely toward the field of oncology in terms of recommending personalized treatments based on molecular diagnostics tests. But ...

When John Cush, MD, started treating people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the 1980s, doctors considered the disease to be caught early if they diagnosed it up to 8 years after patients first ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Medicare will begin offering coverage for PrismRA, a molecular diagnostic test that predicts treatment response ...

After carrying Myriad Genetics’ rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic for years at its hundreds of patient service centers, Labcorp has decided to make the test its own. The clinical testing giant agreed to ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists may have found a way to predict which biologics may work best for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Westend61/Getty Images Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, progressive ...

Lab tests play a key role in clinical decision-making. More than 4000 lab tests are available, and an estimated 70% of clinical decisions are based on their results. Correct interpretation is critical ...

Augurex expands its 14-3-3eta test availability through a new partnership with Sonic Reference Laboratory, a division of Sonic Healthcare USA, to enhance the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid ...