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Lab test

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Jayne7831
Jayne7831

i read about a fairly new blood test that measures the activity of RA in your body.  Probably not explaining this well...but I did not bookmark the article and I have Dr appt soon where I wanted to discuss this...anyone out there who knows what I might have read?

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  • Rowbirdie
    Rowbirdie Jayne7831

    Posted

    Maybe anti CCP test?

    but I think it's usually used to confirm a diagnosis.

    But if it can be used to see how treatment is working- that would be useful!! - just don't know about that!

  • mphooey
    mphooey Jayne7831

    Posted

    Is it called Vectra DA? I had that test. Unfortunately, this was when my rheum was for certain I had RA. Still not sure about that...

    My numbers showed high inflammation levels. To my way of thinking, (nonmedical) that shows I have inflammation. Duh.

  • Jayne7831
    Jayne7831

    Posted

    Yes...that is it....wondering if the test has helped anyone ...cannot imagine why neither of my rheumys have suggested this test.  My labs show no inflammation so why doesnt the pain go away?  Thinking the vectra might give more info.  Thanks for your help.
    • dnevs86
      dnevs86 Jayne7831

      Posted

      Hi Jayne - did you ask your rheumy about the test. I have read a few articles about Vectra as well. Wondering if it's worth asking mine about.
  • Jayne7831
    Jayne7831

    Posted

    Yes i did...my ex rheumy was horrible...laughed off my questions totally..but he  was let go and I will see new one n July.  I will ask her and post.
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