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antinuclear antibody test (ANA)
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Detects an antibody present in serum of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases.
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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Measures time it takes for erythrocytes to settle to the bottom of a test tube.
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rheumatoid factor test (RF)
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Serum is tested for the presence of an antibody found in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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serum calcium (Ca)
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Measurement of calcium level in serum.
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serum creatine kinase (CK)
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Measurement of the enzyme creatine kinase in serum.
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uric acid test
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Measurement of uric acid in serum.
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