Laboratory use in the study of rheumatic diseases

Authors

  • Javier Molina Universidad de Antioquia
  • Juan C. Abad Universidad de Texas
  • Juan D. Posada Universidad de Miami

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.3404

Abstract

We discuss the value and the proper use of several laboratory tests in the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases that are frequently found in Colombia; the following studies are considered: blood cell counts, urine analysis, acute phase reactants, autoantibodies; rheumatoid factors, antiphospholipid antibodies and synovial fluid study.

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Author Biographies

Javier Molina, Universidad de Antioquia

Profesor Honorario, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Juan C. Abad, Universidad de Texas

Residente de Medicina Interna, Universidad de Texas (Dallas), Southwestern Medical Center,

Juan D. Posada, Universidad de Miami

Residente de Medicina Interna, Universidad de Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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Published

1990-02-20

How to Cite

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Molina J, Abad JC, Posada JD. Laboratory use in the study of rheumatic diseases. Iatreia [Internet]. 1990 Feb. 20 [cited 2025 Feb. 2];3(2):pág. 85-90. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/3404

Issue

Vol 3 No 2

Section

Original research

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