Arthritis-Advanced

Test Instructions

Total parameters available: 45

Parameter Names:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) / CBP - Whole Blood 
• Complete Urine Examination (CUE) - Urine
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - Serum
• Rheumatoid Factor (RA test) / RA Factor - Serum 
• Uric Acid - Serum
• 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D (Calcifidiol) / Vitamin D
• Anti Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody (CCP) / Anti CCP - Serum 
• Anti Nuclear Antibody / ANA - Serum  
• ASO Titres (Anti Streptolysin O) - Serum
• Calcium - Serum
• Creatinine - Serum
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) - Whole Blood
• Phosphorus - Serum

Test Instructions/Precautions:

• Fasting: Maintain fasting 10-12 hours before sample collection
• Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
• Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
• Fluids Allowed : Water only
• Meals: Please avoid fatty / oily foods , sweets and fruits - 3 
  
  

Reports

Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.

Why it is Done

This package helps in diagnosis of inflammatory conditions of joints like Gout, , Autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus. Package also includes test for Vitamin D, deficiency of which has become very common these days. Package also includes Serum Creatinine which helps in diagnosing Kidney disease which if detected early  can help in preventing bone complications of kidney disease.

What is this test

The Arthritis Advanced Package screens individuals suffering from severe joint pain and swelling due to various inflammatory conditions. Tests are included to diagnose Auto immune arthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis. This package is advisable for people with persistent joint aches which is not resolving with medications.