Table 3.
Variables | Positive (n) | Negative (n) | Rate of abnormity (%) |
---|---|---|---|
RF (IU/mL) | 44 | 6 | 88 |
Anti- CCP (IU/mL) | 42 | 8 | 84 |
ESR (mm/h) | 33 | 17 | 66 |
CRP (mg/L) | 16 | 34 | 32 |
Among the 50 patients, 44 cases were RF positive, abnormity rate was 88%. Forty-two cases were Anti-CCP antibody positive, the rate of abnormity was 84%. Thirty-three cases were ESR positive, abnormity rate was 66%. Sixteen cases were CRP positive, abnormity rate was 32%.
RF rheumatoid factor, Anti-CCP anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide, ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP C-reactive protein.