[Table/Fig-3]:
Comparison of clinical profiles in sero positive and sero negative rheumatoid arthritis patients
| Parameter | RF+ve (Mean±SD) | RF-ve (Mean±SD) | p-value | Significance | Sd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB (%) | 11 ± 2 | 11 ± 2 | 0.12 | NS | 2.96 |
| ESR (cm/hr) | 39 ± 18 | 44 ± 23 | 0.20 | NS | 2.2 |
| Total count | 9004 ± 1921 | 0.75 | NS | 2.96 | |
| Neutrophils | 65 ± 8 | 66 ± 7 | 0.78 | NS | |
| Differential count | Lymphocytes | 29 ± 8 | 29 ± 7 | 0.93 | NS |
| Eosinophils | 4 ± 2 | 3 ± 2 | 0.26 | NS | |
| Monocytes | 2 ± 1 | 2 ± 1 | 0.30 | NS |
RF+ve= rheumatoid factor positive, RF-ve= rheumatoid factor negative, p= p-value –probability value of the statistical test, SD= standard deviation, S= significant, NS= not significant