Microbiological investigation of polyarthralgia.

Abstract:

:Results of serological investigations on patients with joint pain, arthralgia or polyarthritis were analysed and this information was used to develop a diagnostic algorithm to ensure optimal utilisation of laboratory resources. Accordingly, all cases are now examined for parvovirus IgM, mycoplasma IgM and streptococcal antibodies. Further tests are undertaken by following the algorithm after obtaining supplementary information from a questionnaire. This approach is put forward as a preliminary standard which other laboratories may like to evaluate and develop according to local requirements.

journal_name

J Clin Pathol

authors

Jones JW,Pether JV,Frost RW

doi

10.1136/jcp.48.8.777

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1995-08-01 00:00:00

pages

777-9

issue

8

eissn

0021-9746

issn

1472-4146

journal_volume

48

pub_type

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