The ANA, anti-CCP, RF, and beyond!

We all have ‘rheum’ to grow when it comes to making sense of autoantibodies and common markers. We talk through the nuances with rheumatologist Dr. Matthew B. Carroll (biography here!). Our interview covers physical exam tips for inflammatory arthritis, basic interpretation of rheumatologic testing, and what to do with the dreaded ‘vaguely positive’ speckled ANA!

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Show Segments


Intro
Case 1
History clues
Physical exam pearls; what does synovitis look like?
Interpreting mixed labs
Rheumatoid Factor tips
Role for imaging
Importance of early diagnosis
New testing modalities
Case 2
Oh no– a vaguely positive ANA!
ANA testing basics
Outro

Credits

Showrunners, Hosts, Producers and Writers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD 
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Matthew B. Carroll MD





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