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2010 ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis criteria
Classification criteria for RA. A score of 6 or more out of 10 classifies a patient as having definite RA.
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Aletaha D, Neogi T, Silman AJ, et al. 2010 Rheumatoid arthritis classification criteria. Arthritis Rheum 2010;62:2569–81 / Ann Rheum Dis 2010;69:1580–8. Patients with erosions typical of RA and a compatible history can be classified without scoring.
For healthcare professionals. This calculator supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement. Classification criteria are designed for research cohorts and are not diagnostic criteria. Check results against the source publication before acting on them.
Notes
Can a patient with a score below 6 still have RA?+
Yes. These are classification criteria for research; early or seronegative RA can score below 6. Treatment decisions rest on clinical diagnosis.
Referring a patient?
Walk-in rheumatology OPD at AIMS Mohali — no appointment needed. A short referral note with recent results helps.
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