Rheumatology Profile - basic

Basic rheumatic tests are a laboratory panel used for the detection of inflammatory and autoimmune processes in the body and for early diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases. The panel helps assess inflammatory activity and detect connective tissue disorders even in early or mild stages.

Indications

• joint pain and stiffness
• joint swelling
• suspected rheumatoid arthritis
• persistent muscle or joint pain of unknown origin
• recurrent inflammatory conditions
• monitoring of rheumatologic diseases
• fatigue and weakness associated with joint symptoms

Composition

• C-reactive protein (CRP)
• Anti-streptolysin O (ASL-O)
• Rheumatoid factor (RF, IgM)

Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications. The test may be temporarily postponed in case of:

• acute infectious diseases
• severe exacerbation of chronic conditions (as decided by a physician)

Procedure

The test is performed on an outpatient basis and involves venous blood sampling. No special in-clinic preparation is required beyond standard blood test guidelines. Results are provided with medical interpretation.

Sources:

https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/rheumatoid-factor-rf-test/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33385862/
https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis-crp-levels