Laboratory Studies in Autoimmune Diseases.

Autoimmune diseases (AID) are a great percentage of the patients needing to be seen by Rheumatologists. Their initial work-up by their primary care physician (PCP) can be helpful in determining who needs to be seen in consultation. If interpreted properly, initial laboratory studies can help the PCP know when to initiate a consultation. The following laboratory studies as outlined will provide the PCP with the necessary information to determine if a further AID work-up is indicated.