Blood Test for Arthritis in Pune
Book blood test for arthritis and joint pain in Pune with Pathofast Lab. Joint pain in knees, fingers or back can be diagnosed by blood tests like RA Factor, Anti-CCP and ESR.
Table of Contents
- What is Arthritis?
- Joint Pain in Women - Causes and Blood Tests
- Joint Pain in Men - Causes and Blood Tests
- Joint Pain due to Autoimmune Dieseases
- Which tests can be done for arthritis?
- Complete List of Tests for Joint Pain with Prices in Pune
- Joint Pain Blood Tests Package - 27 Tests | Rs.3310
- Lab in Pune for Arthritis Blood Tests
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the medical term for swelling of joints accompanied with pain. It is usually associated with difficulty to move the joint, and other symptoms like fever.
Arthritis can occur in different joints of the body like knees, toes, fingers, shoulder, or the lower back.
Arthritis has many different causes.
Types of Arthritis
| Age and Gender | Arthritis Type |
|---|---|
| Women | Pain in knees, increasing with old age - osteoarthritis |
| Men | Pain in knees, fingers or toes - Gouty Arthritis |
| Men and Women | Autoimmune diseases causing arthritis - like Rheumatoid Arthritis etc |
Joint Pain in Women - Causes and Blood Tests
Causes of Joint Pain Women
In women, joint pain is a common complaint, that increases with age. Some of the most common causes include- Osteoarthritis - Pain in hands or knees in women:osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage in the joints which is the padding, slowly gives way. The most common reason for osteoarthritis is increasing age. The pain is felt in the hands and the knees. osteoarthritis worsens with Vitamin D and calcium deficiency and so, maintaining a good vitamin D and calcium level is important.
- Spondilitis - Pain in neck and lower back in women:Spondilitis means the pain in the joints of the spine, neck or lower back. It is more common in women. It may be worsened by pregnancy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Pain in joints at base of fingers:This is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own joints. It is more common in women.
Best Blood Tests for Joint Pain in Women
- Vitamin D Test:
- Calcium Test:
- RA Factor Test:
- HLA-B27 Test:
Joint Pain in Men - Causes and Blood Tests
Causes of Joint Pain in Men
Joint Pain in men is more likely caused due to diet and lifestyle issues.- Gout:One of the most common causes, there is an increase in uric acid levels in the body. This gets deposited inside joints and causes inflammation and pain. Joints affected include great toe, knees and other joints.
Best Blood Tests for Joint Pain in Men
- Uric Acid Level:
- RA Factor:
- CRP Level:
- ESR Test:
- Vitamin D Test and Calcium Test:
Joint Pain due to Autoimmune Dieseases
What are autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases are those in which the body attacks its own tissues - like joints, muscles or organs. Autoimmune diseases are one of the most important causes of joint pain. They can occur in men and women both.- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Joint Pain at base of fingers:The most common type of arthritis that is more commonly seen in women (women are 3 times more likely to have this disease).
- Lupus Disorder:This disease has many different symptoms including damage to the skin, lungs and also the joints.
- Psoriasis:Psoriasis also causes skin damage and joint pain
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Joint Pain:Irritable Bowel syndrome is sometimes seen with joint pain
- Spondylitis - Joint pain in neck and back:Patients with this diasese have pain in the neck and the lower back.
Blood Tests for Joint Pain due to Autoimmune diseases
- RA Factor:This test is positive in many of the autoimmune diseases and is a screening test for joint pain.
- Anti-CCP:This test is a more specific and sensitive test for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- ANA Test - Anti nuclear Antibodies:These antibodies are positive in many patients who have autoimmune diseases like SLE, Psoriasis and also Rhematoid Arthritis
- ASCA Antibodies:These antibodies are commonly positive in patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- HLA-B27:This test, is positive in patients who have a genetic tendency for autoimmune diseases. Such people also have eye pain together with joint pains.
Which tests can be done for arthritis?
Arthritis or Joint pain can be diagnosed by blood tests and X-Rays. The blood tests commonly done for arthritis include ESR, CRP, RA-Factor, Anti-CCP, Vitamin D, Uric Acid and ANA Test.
Best Lab Tests for Joint Pain and Arthritis
| Symptoms | Lab Tests |
|---|---|
| Joint pain at beginning of fingers/toes | RA Factor, Anti CCP, ESR, CRP |
| Joint pain in knees, in women, increasing with age | X-Ray |
| Pain in great toe, other joints in men | Uric Acid Level, ESR, CRP and CBC Test |
| Joint pain with cough | RA Factor level, ANA Test |
| Joint pain with diarrhea and constipation | ANA Test, ASCA Antibodies (IgG), ASCA Antibodies (IgA) |
Complete List of Tests for Joint Pain with Prices in Pune
Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor
First line screening test to check for Rheumatoid Arthritis. This test is recommended if you have pain at the joints of base of your fingers or toes.
ESR
Screening test for swelling or inflammation anywhere in the body. Useful to confirm arthritis
CRP - C-Reactive Protein
Useful test to check for swelling and inflammation in the body. It will be increased in attacks of arthritis.
Anti-CCP Test
Confirmatory test for Rheumatoid Arthritis. This test is more sensitive and specific than RA-Factor.
Uric Acid Test
Measures level of uric acid in your blood. This test is useful for diagnosis of Gouty Arthritis. It is more common in men, and causes pain in the great toe.
ANA Test - Anti Nuclear Antibodies
Screening test for a variety of autoimmune diseases. This test if positive, helps your doctor perform more tests to narrow down the cause of your joint pain. It is positive in diseases like SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions.
HLA-B27 Test - For spine and neck pain
This test is positive in patients who have a genetic tendency for joint pain.Joint Pain Blood Tests Package - 27 Tests | Rs.3310
WHat does this package include?
Our joint pain package includes the most important tests to find the cause of joint pain. These include tests like ESR, CRP, RA-Factor, Vitamin D and Calcium
Who should do these tests?
This test package is ideal for men and women over 50 years of age, who have a long standing problem of joint pain
Cost and Reports
The package costs Rs.3310 and reports are ready within 1 day
How to book
Call us at 02049304930 or 8956690418 to book an appointment for a blood test, with home visit for sample collection
Lab in Pune for Arthritis Blood Tests
About Pathofast Lab
Pathofast is pathology laboratory and diagnostic center located in Pune, Camp. Our lab has been rated by patients as the best lab in Pune and performs blood tests and urine tests in Pune, offerring home sample collection facility.
Lab Location
The lab is centrally located in Pune at : 2nd Floor, Manisha Terrace, 411001, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Lab Timings
The lab is open 7 days a week. From Monday to Saturday, lab timings are 8 am to 6 pm. On Sundays the lab is open from 8 am to 1 pm.
Contact
Call us at 02049304930 or 8956690418 to book an appointment for a blood test.
Areas in Pune with home sample collection for joint pain tests
Blood sample collection at home is available in Jangli Maharaj Nagar,Ravet,Viman Nagar,Shastrinagar, Yerawada,NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa,Camp,Aundh,Baner,Dattwadi,Undri,Pimpri-Chinchwad,Kalyani Nagar,Koregaon Park,Sadashiv Peth, for arthritis and joint pain tests.Pathofast Lab Pune
Table of Contents
- What is Arthritis?
- Joint Pain in Women - Causes and Blood Tests
- Joint Pain in Men - Causes and Blood Tests
- Joint Pain due to Autoimmune Dieseases
- Which tests can be done for arthritis?
- Complete List of Tests for Joint Pain with Prices in Pune
- Joint Pain Blood Tests Package - 27 Tests | Rs.3310
- Lab in Pune for Arthritis Blood Tests