There is no single test for systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Your child’s doctor will do a physical examination and check on any symptoms. The doctor will probably ask if the condition runs in the child’s family. Tests help rule out other diseases, including bacterial or viral infections, and other forms of arthritis. Your child may get the following tests:
- Blood, urine, and joint fluid tests
- X-rays, MRIs, and other imaging tests