Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor) Test In Kanpur

Ra factor test is done in Kanpur by PharmEasy Labs. It is one of the many diagnostic tests offered by PharmEasy. You don't even have to travel to the labs. Just avail of the home sample collection option. You can also choose your preferred date and time slot. A trained and experienced phlebotomist will be sent to your home to collect your sample.

You can be sure that the results will be 100% accurate because only the latest technology and machines are used to do the analysis, and this eliminates all possibilities of error. The reports are then verified by pathologists and emailed to you very soon after sample collection. You can also avail of huge discounts that PharmEasy Labs offers regularly to make diagnostic tests affordable for all.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Doctors ask for a Ra factor test to know if you have rheumatoid arthritis. The higher the RF level, the higher the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

A few tests are then done to pinpoint the disease, as other than rheumatoid arthritis, several more health conditions can raise the rheumatoid factor level. For example:

• Other autoimmune diseases
• Chronic bacterial or viral infections like tuberculosis, HIV
• Certain cancers

A doctor will suspect that you may have high RF levels associated with rheumatoid arthritis if you display certain symptoms such as-

• Pain and stiffness in the joints
• Swelling and inflammation in the joints
• Limitation in the range of motion
• Nodules under the skin
• Fatigue

To check your RF level, the doctor may ask for the Ra factor test in Kanpur. This test helps to understand the severity of the disease and how likely it is to affect other organs.

The Ra factor test does not require fasting. If you are undergoing other blood tests along with it (like cholesterol glucose levels), you may need to fast before the test. Your doctor will give instructions accordingly beforehand.

During the RA Factor test in Kanpur:

Once you have made an online booking for the Ra factor test in Kanpur, a phlebotomist will come to the address you've provided to collect your blood sample. It will be a simple process. A vein finder will be used to locate the vein from which blood will be drawn accurately. The sample will then be sealed and taken to the lab for analysis.

• PharmEasy Labs offers major discounts on all diagnostic tests throughout the year.
• The results are trusted because the tests are run by barcoded, automated machines that employ the latest technology, and hence, there is no scope for false negatives or false positives.
• The test results are delivered via email. Moreover, regular updates regarding the test are sent to your PharmEasy account through the app.
• Booking tests using the app or the website is really easy because PharmEasy has a very user-friendly interface.

How can rheumatoid arthritis be prevented?

To prevent rheumatoid arthritis, certain measures have to be followed:

• Don't smoke
• Eat a Mediterranean diet
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
• Avoid high salt in your diet
• Add fatty fish to your diet
• Limit sugar contained soft drinks