Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis & Tests (JRA, Still's Disease)

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Alternate Names : JRA, Still's Disease

Diagnosis of JRA begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order tests, including:

antibody titer and other blood tests

joint aspiration, in which a thin needle is used to get a sample of joint fluid for study in the lab

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/21/01

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