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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Sensitivity and Specificity

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Population / CalculatorPrevalence Comments / Study / Link
argentina 1%
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The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Rheumatoid Arthritis are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Anti-CCP Antibodies Edit 67%95%

Study: Ann Intern Med. 2007 Jun 5;146(11):797-808. PMID: 17548411

Poorly Diagnostic Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Rheumatoid Factor Edit 80%80%

specificity 80-95% depending on control population (e.g. age).

Sensitivity may be as low as 60% in initial stages of disease.

Study: Am Fam Physician. 2002 Mar 15;65(6):1073-80. PMID: 11925083
Elevated ESR Edit Sensitivity = 50%

Specificity not listed but reportedly low.

Study: Am Fam Physician. 2002 Mar 15;65(6):1073-80. PMID: 11925083

 

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