Arthritis Profile in Chennai
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Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of bones and joints characterized by severe pain and joint swelling. Many autoimmune disorders can cause arthritis e.g. SLE, Rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis etc. It can also be associated with non-autoimmune conditions like gout. An arthritis profile is a series of blood tests performed to assess the levels of various inflammatory and routine parameters in the blood that may aid the diagnosis of arthritis.
Written by: Dr.Shibani R. Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
Arthritis Profile Price in Chennai
Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the Arthritis Profile with a clear pricing structure
The price of Arthritis Profile in Chennai is ₹ 3,045
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Frequently Asked Questions
This test will help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Your doctor might refer this test to you if you show symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis which include:
- Joint stiffness
- Nodules under the skin
- Bone density loss
- Loss of cartilage
Rheumatoid factor is an autoantibody, an immunoglobulin M protein that is produced by the body’s immune system. Autoantibodies attack a person’s own tissues mistakenly identifying the tissue as “foreign”. While the biologic role of RF isn't well understood, its presence is beneficial as an indicator of inflammatory and autoimmune activity. RF in the blood is detected by this test. This test is a valuable test for helping to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. 80% of these with RA will have a positive RF test. However, RF can also be detected in people with various other disorders. Some of these disorders include Sjogren syndrome, as well as persistent bacterial, viral an parasitic infections and certain cancers. It may sometimes be seen in those with lung disease, liver disease and kidney disease and it can be found in a small percentage of healthy people
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