what is connective tissue test
Your doctor is likely do these tests: 1  Physical exam to check for swollen hands and painful, swollen joints. 2  Blood test, which can determine whether you have a certain antibody in your blood that is associated with mixed connective tissue disease. 3  Preparing for your appointment.our doctor is likely do these tests: 1  Physical exam to check for swollen hands and painful, swollen joints. 2  Blood test, which can determine whether you have a certain antibody in your blood that is associated with mixed connective tissue disease. 3  Preparing for your appointment.