Immunologic tests in rheumatology.

作者信息

Moder K G

机构信息

Division of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

出版信息

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1998 Dec;81(6):539-44, 547; quiz 547-8. doi: 10.1016/S1081-1206(10)62705-6.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Reading this article will familiarize the reader with the application and interpretation of different autoantibody tests used in rheumatology.

DATA SOURCES

Recent rheumatologic textbooks, relevant review articles, and seminal articles in English regarding specific tests.

RESULTS

An understanding of this review should enable the reader to approach diagnostic testing systematically in a patient with a suspected connective tissue disease.

CONCLUSIONS

The proper use and interpretation of appropriate immunologic tests are important in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with connective tissue diseases.