Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis: Avoiding Anti-CCP False Positives

Overview: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the second most common autoimmune disease. Early diagnosis and intervention is critical to avoid permanent damage. This video contains five key elements:

Main topics in this Webinar:

1. Provides an overview of the factors influencing RA
2. Discusses the multi-point evidence-based approach for diagnosis from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
3. Addresses the clinical utility of two recommended serologic markers for rheumatoid arthritis —anti-CCP antibody and rheumatoid factor IgM
4. Addresses the importance of specificity in test performance
5. Discusses the impact and benefits of selecting a CCP2 test

Webinar presented by:
Teresa Tarrant, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology and Allergy sections
Duke University Hospital, School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina

The Next Step: Diagnostic Testing Series

Focusing on demystifying laboratory testing in common but often difficult to diagnose diseases, this video addresses 4 key points for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) lab testing:

1. Who should be tested?
2. When should these tests be utilized?
3. Which tests are appropriate for a diagnostic workup?
4. What should one do with the results?

Webinar presented by:
Anagh Vora, MD
U.S. Medical Director, Autoimmunity ImmunoDiagnostics
Thermo Fisher Scientific