Table 1: ACR-Eular Criteria (> 6 Definitive RA).
JOINT DISTRIBUTION (0-5) | |
1 large joint | 0 |
2-10 large joints | 1 |
1-3 small joints (large joints not counted) | 2 |
4-10 small joints (large joints not counted) | 3 |
> 10 joints (at least one small joint) | 5 |
SEROLOGY (0-3) | |
Negative RF AND negative ACPA | 0 |
Low positive RF OR low positive ACPA | 2 |
High positive RF OR high positive ACPA | 3 |
SYMPTOM DURATION (0-1) | |
< 6 weeks | 0 |
≥ 6 weeks | 1 |
ACUTE PHASE REACTANTS (0-1) | |
Normal CRP AND normal ESR | 0 |
Abnormal CRP OR abnormal ESR | 1 |