PCRMM Webinar: Demystifying Rheumatology Blood Tests

In Demystifying Rheumatology Blood Tests, Dr Louise Warburton and Dr Ahmed Mostafa will provide an in-depth review of the blood tests commonly used in MSK practice, what they are and when to consider them.

in this webinar, recorded in May 2026 Louise and Mostafa discuss the following:

• Rheumatoid factor and ACP
• Inflammatory markers
• ANA
• Fibromyalgia assessment and blood tests
• Vasculitis assessment

This webinar is for all doctors and allied health professionals who are involved in the care of patients with rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions in primary care.

Presented by

• Dr Louise Warburton, Co-President PCRMM, Medical Lead for MSK Service STW; Telford, Associate Medical Director for Shropshire Community Trust
• Dr Ahmed Mostafa, GP with special interest in MSK & Sports Injury, POCUS Instructor, MRCGP ( UK), MRCEM (UK), DFSEM(UK), PG certificate in MSK ultrasound, QI diploma
• Chaired by Dr Natasha Wood, a GP with special interest in rheumatology who works across both primary and secondary care

Free for PCRMM members

This webinar is free for PCRMM members, simply sign in to view the webinar in the Resources section of the site. Non-members can pay to view the webinar, or may find better value in becoming a PCRMM member.