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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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AVISE CTD

sraoldenkamp
sraoldenkamp
Hello Everybody:

Have you done this test?

My Dr sent me to do this test. I cant wait for the results.

Hugs
altoclef
altoclef
The title of your post is the name of the test? Do you know what it is looking for?
Jonsparky
Jonsparky
I have taken two ADVISE tests SLE Lupus + connective tissue, I was possitive to both tests. This is probably the most accurate test for ANA and helping to dx autoimmune diseases.
A interesting side note, both of the tests showed that I had a kidney transplant rejection antibody, it was very low, but present both times I took the test. My brother is having kidney problems, so I wrote him and mentioned the test. I have been dx'd with mild SLE Lupus and PsA. These diseases run in the family...
sraoldenkamp
sraoldenkamp
Thank you for your kind response. Yes the name of the test is Avise CTD. My dr sent me to do this test. He still does not thinks i have RA just Fibro.