Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor) Test In Dhanbad - Price & Details

You can easily schedule an RA Factor test through the PharmEasy Labs website or app and enjoy the convenience of having a phlebotomist come to your home for sample collection. This means you can get the test done without the hassle of going to a diagnostic center and waiting in queues. PharmEasy Labs offers a wide range of over 500 tests and is trusted by medical professionals. You can count on accurate and dependable reports, all at reasonable prices.

Rheumatoid factor (RF) testing is typically used alongside other tests to help identify rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an autoimmune condition that harms your joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. It's a long-lasting problem that can also affect your organs and lead to other symptoms. A higher level of rheumatoid factor in your blood is often linked to autoimmune diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis. However, several other illnesses and conditions can raise rheumatoid factor levels, including cancer, chronic infections like hepatitis B and C, lung diseases, and autoimmune disorders like lupus and Sjogren syndrome.

When you experience symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, such as joint pain, swelling, and stiffness primarily affecting wrists, hands, and feet, booking an RF test from PharmEasy becomes relevant. These symptoms often manifest bilaterally and can be intermittent.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis encompass:

• Joint pain
• Swelling and tenderness in the joints with warmth
• Persistent joint stiffness exceeding 30 minutes
• Fatigue
• Occasional low-grade fevers
• Reduced appetite

Extra-articular symptoms like dry eyes, dry mouth, subcutaneous nodules, or anaemia

Additionally, an RF test might be recommended if you are undergoing diagnostic tests for conditions known to elevate rheumatoid factor levels, such as Sjögren syndrome, lupus, or scleroderma.

There are no specific preparations required for an RF test. You can generally proceed with the test without fasting or making any other specific preparations. Just follow the PharmEasy team’s instructions on the day of the test.

During the RA Factor Test

PharmEasy dispatches a skilled phlebotomist who will gently draw your blood from a vein in your arm using a fine needle, aided by a vein finder for precision. A small blood sample will be collected in a sterile collection tube. Stringent hygiene measures are in place throughout the procedure to ensure the integrity of the results.