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By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Arthritis since 1997

Normal Blood Test Results: Do They Rule Out Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis or Other Rheumatic Disease?

Wednesday November 9, 2005
Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis (or other rheumatic diseases) and have blood work that is within normal range for inflammation markers? How much of the diagnosis is based on the blood tests for inflammation? Read Dr. Zashin's answer about normal blood test results.

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