Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor) Test in Coimbatore - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs makes the Ra factor test in Coimbatore cost-effective with discounts. You won't need to go to a lab or hospital; instead, a certified phlebotomist will visit your home for convenient blood sample collection at your chosen time slot through the PharmEasy app or website.

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) testing plays a significant role in diagnosing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders. It also aids in assessing the severity of rheumatoid arthritis and its potential impact on organs. However, it's important to note that an RF test alone cannot definitively diagnose a specific health condition.

This test is typically part of a panel of blood tests used to support the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Other tests in this panel include anti-nuclear antibody (ANA), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies, C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate). The level of rheumatoid factor in your blood can guide your healthcare team in determining the most suitable treatment plan. Elevated levels are often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and other autoimmune conditions, contributing to the confirmation of a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.

If you're experiencing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in your wrists, hands, and feet, you might need an RF test.

Symptoms can include:

• Joint pain
• Tenderness, swelling, and warmth
• Joint stiffness over 30 minutes
• Fatigue
• Occasional mild fevers
• Loss of appetite
• Non-joint issues like dry eyes, subcutaneous nodules, or anemia

You might also have an RF test during diagnostic assessments for conditions raising rheumatoid factor levels. These can include Sjögren syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children and teens.

Several risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis include age (more common in adults in their 60s), gender (more prevalent in females), smoking, nulliparity (women who haven't given birth), maternal smoking, and obesity.

Keep in mind that a positive RF result without symptoms typically doesn't lead to rheumatoid arthritis development.

You don't need to fast or make any medication changes before the test. Your healthcare provider will provide instructions if any special preparations are required. An RF test can be done at any time.

During the Ra Factor Test

To undergo the Ra Factor test in Coimbatore, all that's needed is a blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm using a sterile needle. PharmEasy's phlebotomists use vein-detection devices to easily locate the vein, ensuring a convenient experience.