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

PharmEasy Labs, a trusted diagnostic service in India, offers over 500 affordable tests across 2500 pincodes, ensuring accessibility for individuals from diverse financial backgrounds. The immune system defends the body against disease-causing microorganisms, but immune deficiency diseases can weaken its ability to fight invaders, making the body more susceptible to infections. When the immune system reacts to an unknown trigger, it may produce antibodies that attack the body's own tissues instead of combating infections.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by the presence of the rheumatoid factor (RF), an autoantibody generated by the immune system. RF testing, often used in conjunction with other tests, helps diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic condition damages joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness, with potential effects on organs and other symptoms. While the RF test assists in evaluating the severity of rheumatoid arthritis and its potential impact on organs, it alone cannot diagnose specific health problems.

If you're experiencing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in the wrists, hands, and feet, your healthcare provider might recommend an RF test. These symptoms typically affect both sides of the body's corresponding joints intermittently and include joint pain, tenderness, swelling, warmth, stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, fatigue, occasional low fevers, and loss of appetite.

An RF test may also be recommended if you're undergoing diagnostic tests for conditions leading to elevated rheumatoid factor levels, such as autoimmune disorders (e.g., Sjögren syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, juvenile idiopathic arthritis), chronic infections (e.g., hepatitis C, tuberculosis, endocarditis), and certain cancers, including leukaemia.

There's no need for special preparations before undergoing the RA Factor test. You can easily schedule this simple blood test at your convenience, any time of the day, without the requirement for fasting.

During the RA Factor Test

Book the RA Factor test in Solapur through PharmEasy Labs, and a skilled phlebotomist will collect your sample at your location. Using sterile disposable needles and gloves, they expertly draw blood from your arm, minimizing discomfort. The phlebotomists also utilize a vein finder device to locate the ideal vein. Collected samples are stored in barcoded vials, placed in cooling containers, and then transported to the laboratory for testing.