Arthritis Tests

Arthritis testing helps clarify whether joint pain and stiffness are due to inflammationautoimmune diseasegout, or degenerative (wear-and-tear) changes. Core labs include CRP/ESR (inflammation), rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-CCP (ACPA) for rheumatoid arthritis, ANA ± ENA for systemic autoimmunity, uric acid for gout risk, HLA-B27for spondyloarthritis, and general health screens like CBC/CMP. Results guide next steps with your clinician.


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The Arthritis Foundation claims that some form of arthritis afflicts more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Women have a higher chance of getting arthritis, as well as older people.

When left alone, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will have a higher likelihood of experiencing other serious conditions, such as atherosclerosis — a disease that affects the arteries. That is why getting laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor the disease early on is crucial.

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation affecting the joints. Although joint inflammation is considered a symptom rather than a specific disease, people often used the term arthritis when referring to joint disorders.

Many types of arthritis are known today, with some evolving into serious conditions that begin affecting other organs in the body.

Fortunately, modern test measures and treatments can allow most individuals ... See more