RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

🔍 Overview

The RA test detects Rheumatoid Factor (RF) antibodies in the blood. These antibodies are commonly present in people with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Support diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

• Evaluate chronic joint pain and swelling

• Detect autoimmune joint disorders

• Monitor disease progression and treatment response

• Differentiate RA from other joint conditions

✔ Common screening test for arthritis
✔ Often advised with Anti-CCP, ESR, CRP
✔ Simple blood test

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required