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Rheumatoid Factor (RA) -(Latex Agglutination) in Khar Road West, Mumbai
No preparation required
MRP 1300 60% off
₹520
Test(s) Included (2)
- Rheumatoid Factor (RA) -(Latex Agglutination)
2 tests included
*Optional Tests: Testing of these is conditional depending on results of other tests
About
SAMPLE TYPE
BLOOD
GENDER
Both
AGE GROUP
7 years & above
The Rheumatoid factor (RA) - (Latex agglutination) test helps to diagnose the presence of an autoimmune disease such as Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid factor is an autoantibody that is produced by the immune system of the body. This test helps to detect the levels of Rheumatoid factor in the blood.
The Rheumatoid factor (RA) Quantitative test is done:
• In case of joint pain
• In case of fatigue
• In case of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
• To diagnose autoimmune diseases such as Lupus Erythematosus or Sjogren’s syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to form a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. After cleaning, the needle is inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What is Rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder in which there is mainly chronic inflammation of the joints. Other body systems such as skin, eyes, lungs, blood vessels, and heart are also affected by this disorder.
What causes rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the bodys immune cells fail to recognize the lining of membranes surrounding the joints (synovium) as self. The immune cells attack the synovium resulting in inflammation of the joints which further can result in the destruction of cartilage and bone of that joint.
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include joints that are tender, warm, or swollen; stiffness in joints especially in mornings, fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite.
What are the risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis?
The risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis include increasing age, having a previous family history of rheumatoid arthritis, smoking, environmental exposures such as exposure to asbestos or silica, and obesity.