What types of tests do they use to diagnose arthritis?
There is no single test that will confirm or deny the presence of arthritis in every case. Perfectly normal people may demonstrate abnormal results, while people with severe disease may demonstrate perfectly normal results common test – Hemoglobin tests, White blood counts, Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Rheumatoid factor, ANA (antinuclear antibodies), urinalysis, biopsies, aspirations, x-rays.