Which of the Following Serological Diagnostic Tests Is Most Specific

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following serological diagnostic tests is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis?

• A) C-reactive protein (CRP)
• B) Rheumatoid factor (RF)
• C) Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs)
• D) Anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies (ACPAs)

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A group of fats that play a crucial role in the structure of all cellular membranes due to their ability to create double-layered lipid barriers.

Water Soluble

Capable of dissolving in water, typically referring to vitamins or other substances that can be easily absorbed by the body when in water.

Smallest To Largest

A method of organizing or categorizing objects or elements based on their size, from the smallest to the largest.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds serving as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.