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

PharmEasy Labs is India’s leading diagnostic service provider, offering over 500 tests at over 2,500 pincodes. The technicians and phlebotomists in the team are experts and have more than 30 years of experience in the field. The customers are regularly notified about updates in the testing process via alerts sent on the app.

The RA Factor test, along with other tests, are reasonably priced so that everyone can take advantage of this. The reports are accurate and reliable, as the blood samples are analyzed using automated machines with the latest technology. The reports are also verified by the doctors and then sent to the registered email address. Reports are generated timely so that quick medical action can be taken.

Autoimmune diseases or immune deficiency diseases affect the body’s ability to fight off infections, making it vulnerable. Rheumatoid arthritis is one such autoimmune condition that is caused due to the presence of a rheumatoid factor - autoantibody. Rheumatoid arthritis affects more women than men and typically occurs after age 40. It causes conditions like inflammation, joint stiffness and pain, and eventually permanent joint damage.

Doctors will prescribe the RA Factor test if the x-ray shows swelling in the joint capsules, as well as cartilage and bone loss. The test is also prescribed if the doctor notices symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. These symptoms are:

• Joint ache
• Swelling in the joints
• Reduced range of motion
• Joint stiffness
• Fatigue
• Exhaustion
• Nodules under the skin

The RA Factor test is an important test as it helps the doctor identify and analyze the severity of the disease and the chances of other vital organs getting affected. The doctor will determine the course of action depending on the test result.

It is not required to fast before the RA Factor test.

During the RA Factor Test

Book the RA Factor test, and an experienced phlebotomist will arrive to collect the blood sample on the specified date. The phlebotomists use the vein finder device to identify the best vein to draw blood from, reducing the discomfort. The process is hygienic, and all safety protocols are followed. The blood is stored in barcoded vials and kept in cooling containers till they arrive at the laboratory for testing.