Table 3

 Prognostic value of autoantibodies for development of erosive disease in patients with RA. High titre RF, anti-CCP, and anti-RA33 in patients with RA with erosive and non-erosive disease

ErosiveNon-erosivePPVp Value
(n = 36)(n = 30)(%)
Follow up time (months), median (range)36 (12–48)30 (12–48)
High titre RF (n)216780.002
Anti-CCP (n)22388<0.001
Anti-RA33 (n)117610.51