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What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is described as inflammation of joints that causes pain and stiffness of joints. It can affect any joint in the body. Arthritis may be primary or secondary in origin. Primary arthritis involves the joints due to disorders or conditions that primarily affect the joints whereas secondary arthritis is the manifestation of some chronic diseases such as Psoriatic arthritis or Reactive arthritis.

Incidence of Arthritis is higher in older age group and females. However, age is not a bar for its occurrence and can present in younger people too. It is a common cause of disability affecting the quality of life in millions of people. 

What Are the Types of Arthritis?

There are several types of arthritis. Commonly encountered forms include:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Reactive arthritis
• Lupus arthritis
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Gout
• Pseudogout.

What Is Arthritis Test at Home?

We all suffer from joint pain at one point or the other in our lives. Some joint pain has acute onset and get relieved within days but some become chronic for months or years and affect the quality of life due to limited joint movements.

Arthritis test is a general term that covers many tests which are required for the diagnosis of the type or cause of arthritis. Onset of arthritis can be sudden or gradual over months. As chronic arthritis is difficult to treat due to joint destructions, therefore it is recommended to get tested for arthritis if you are suffering from recurrent or persistent join pain.

Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and too without any additional or hidden charges. So, if you are having symptoms or signs of arthritis, you should book our Arthritis test panel at home for early diagnosis and management.

Tests Done for the Diagnosis of Arthritis?

Your health care provider may use a combination of clinical examination and some tests to make a diagnosis of arthritis. Tests are recommended depending upon the sign and symptoms you have and may include the following: 

1. Blood Tests:
   • Rheumatoid factor (RF)
   • Anti-CCP
   • Antinuclear factor (ANF)
   • Uric acid
   • ESR
   • CRP
   • Lupus antibodies.
2. Imaging Test:
   • X-rays
   • MRI
3. Aspiration cytology.

What Are the Uses of Arthritis Test?

Your health care provider may order test for evaluation of Arthritis if you have following:

1. Signs and symptoms:
   • Joint pain
   • Tenderness
   • Stiffness of joints
   • Swelling of joints
   • Limited join movements
   • Redness around joints
   • Muscle pain
   • Difficulty in walking
   • Deformities in joints
   • Cutaneous nodules
   • Edema 
   • Bone pain etc. 
2. After surgical procedures such as:
   • Prosthetic replacement of joints.
3. Monitoring Purposes:
   • Routine Health monitoring in old age
   • Post-treatment for arthritis
   • Post-surgical procedures on joints.

How To Prepare for Arthritis Test at Home?

Follow these simple steps if you need a blood test for the evaluation of arthritis:

• Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for arthritis test in a diagnostic lab to avail home blood sample collection.
• Food: You can take your usual meals. Fasting is usually not required for Arthritis test if done alone. However, if other tests such as fasting blood sugar is done in conjunction, then fasting is required.
• Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test results. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
• Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results. 
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol intake before the test as it may affect the test results.

What Is the Procedure for Arthritis Test at Home?

The procedure for arthritis blood test includes the following steps:

• A phlebotomist will come at your home for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
• All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.  
•  First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
• Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
• Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube. 
• Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
• Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.

Cost of Arthritis Test at Home in Delhi?

Cost of Arthritis tests depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and the various offers that they are providing to their customers. Charges may also vary depending upon the type of test being done.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering upto 50% discounts on various tests including blood tests for arthritis.

Our centers are NABH accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.

For more details visit your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) today or call us now!

Best diagnostic lab for Arthritis test at home in Delhi?

Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for Arthritis blood test in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri. 

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as: 

• We provide high standard quality services to our patients. 
• Free blood home sample collection.
• Well-trained technicians for home sample collection. 
• We also offer facilities of online reporting.
• Experience of 23+ years of services.
• Our labs are NABH certified. 
• Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
• Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. 
• We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning. 
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
• We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
• You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists & Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
• Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
• Lakhs of satisfied customers.
• We are open on SUNDAYS.