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Acronyms for Arthritis Tests, Treatments, and Surgical Procedures

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Updated February 25, 2013

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Lab Tests and Diagnostic Tests

ANA - Antinuclear antibody

BP - Blood pressure

CAT - Computerized axial tomography

CBC - Complete Blood Count

CRP - C-Reactive Protein

ESR - Erythroctye sedimentation rate

HCT - Hematocrit

HGB - Hemoglobin

LE - Lupus Erythematosus

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

RBC - Red blood cells

RF - Rheumatoid factor

WBC - White blood cells

Surgical Procedures and Sites

DIP - Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Hand

MCP - Metacarpophalangeal Joints (Hand)

PIP - Proximal Interphalangeal Joints (Hand)

THR - Total Hip Replacement

TKR - Total Knee Replacement

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