#399 Wisely Ordering Autoantibodies - ACP IM2023

<div>The ANA, anti-CCP, RF, and beyond!<br> <br> We all have <strong>‘rheum’</strong> to grow when it comes to making sense of autoantibodies and common markers. We talk through the nuances with rheumatologist Dr. Matthew B. Carroll (<a href="https://singingriverhealthsystem.com/providers/matthew-carroll-md/">biography here!</a>). Our interview covers physical exam tips for inflammatory arthritis, basic interpretation of rheumatologic testing, and what to do with the dreaded ‘vaguely positive’ speckled ANA!<br> <br> <strong>Claim free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!<br> <br> </strong><a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:askcurbsiders@gmail.com">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments</strong> </div> <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Case 1</li> <li>History clues</li> <li>Physical exam pearls; what does synovitis look like?</li> <li>Interpreting mixed labs</li> <li>Rheumatoid Factor tips</li> <li>Role for imaging</li> <li>Importance of early diagnosis</li> <li>New testing modalities</li> <li>Case 2</li> <li>Oh no– a vaguely positive ANA!</li> <li>ANA testing basics</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> <div><strong>Credits</strong></div> <ul> <li>Showrunners, Hosts, Producers and Writers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MD</li> <li>Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD </li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Matth