Rheumatoid Autoimmune Comprehensive Panel Cost & Procedure

This test is done for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis. This test cluster tests included :

• Antinuclear Antibody
• Rheumatoid Arthritis factor
• Sedimentation Rate
• Uric acid
• Complete blood count
• C-Reactive protein
• Creatine Kinase
• Thyroid Panel
• Metabolic Panel

Rheumatoid factor:

It is an antibody produced by the immune system.

Elevated levels of this protein mark the presence of autoimmune disease.

Rheumatoid Arthritis:

The condition causes joint stiffness and pain. In this disease, stiffness of joints is also seen.

This disease can also affect the eyes,heart , lungs and blood vessels.

Causes :

It has no specific cause. Viruses and bacteria can cause the body's genes not to cause rheumatoid arthritis.

Epidemiology:

Men are relatively less affected by this disorder. Most commonly, middle-abdomen are more likely to get involved. Other factors which can cause this disorder are smoking cigarettes, obesity and a family history of rheumatoid arthritis.

What is an Antinuclear Antibody Test?

This test is used as a helping test for diseases like Systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome and many other autoimmune diseases.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Panel

It is the most commonly occurring disorder. It is a condition in which there is an attack on the tissues of the body by the immune system.

The brain, lungs, and blood vessels are affected by this disorder. There occurs the inflammation of connective tissues that provide flexibility and strength to our body.

This disorder can be life-threatening. People suffering from this disorder should have proper medical care and education about the condition to increase the quality of the person’s life.

The other states with SLE are hemolytic anemia, Sjogren’s syndrome, and thrombocytopenia purpura.

Causes of SLE

The leading causes of SLE are-

• Genetic factors
• Environmental factors
• Hormonal factors

Signs and Symptoms Rashes on skin

• Fever Pain
• Swelling
• Flares
• Lung dysfunction
• Kidney dysfunction

Requirements needed before the Test:

• Fasting is required before the sample collection.
• Biotin consumption should be avoided before the sample collection.
• It is recommended not to perform the exercise before sample collection.

Procedure:

• The blood is withdrawn from the arm with the help of a needle.
• The blood sample is then transported for examination of the disease.