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The total complement activity of synovial fluid has been determined in 215 arthritic patients, half of whom were rheumatoid factor positive. Forty‐two per cent showed rheumatoid factor negativity and normal complement values of the synovial fluid, and 45% showed rheumatoid factor positivity and depressed complement values.
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