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JRA Diagnosis

To diagnose JRA, the physician takes a detailed medical history and performs a thorough physical examination and diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, blood tests). In some cases, the child is referred to an orthopedic surgeon who will examine the joints and possibly take samples of joint fluid for testing.


Tests that may be used to diagnose juvenile rheumatoid arthritis include the following:

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