Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Criteria. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The rheumatologist will work with the patient and the patient s.
2010 rheumatoid arthritis classification criteria. Learn about the tests and exams that are used to diagnose ra. Women smokers and those with a family history of the disease are most often affected.
The 2010 acr eular classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis 4 has a maximal score of 10 and requires a score of 6 for a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis to be made.
An american college of rheumatology european league against rheumatism collaborative initiative. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. There is no one blood test or physical finding to confirm the diagnosis. The main purpose of these criteria was to distinguish ra from other forms of arthritis rather than to identify and diagnose patients with ra in the earlier stages of disease when they might benefit most from intervention.