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Laboratory Testing for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can lead to the destruction of joints and loss of mobility.1,2

The intra-articular bone erosion usually occurs early during disease progression with 30 percent of RA patients having radiographically confirmed erosions at diagnosis and 70 percent three years later.2

Diagnosis: Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is important, because it has been recognized that early initiation of disease-suppressing therapy may improve clinical outcomes and reduce the accrual of joint damage and disability.1

TOPLAB’s testing menu offers a wide variety of tests for rheumatoid arthritis, designed to answer important clinical questions in the areas of screening, risk prediction, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring.

Common Lab Tests Ordered by Rheumatologists:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Creatinine (Cr)
  • Liver Function Tests (ALT/AST
  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (“sed rate” or ESR
  • C Reactive Protein (CRP)
  • Anti-nuclear Antibody (ANA)
  • ANA panel
  • Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
  • Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP)
  • Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK or CK)
  • Uric Acid or Urate
  • Complement (e.g. C3, C4)
  • Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
  • HLA-B27
  • Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACL), lupus anticoagulant (LAC), Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 (B2GP1)
  • Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)
  • Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
  • Calcium
  • Vitamin D
  • Collagen type 1 cross-linked C-telopeptide (CTX)

 

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TOPLAB® is a fully-equipped full-service clinical laboratory. Based in New Jersey, we serve employers and healthcare providers in NJ, NY and nationwide with fast, reliable results. For our clients’ convenience, we also provide an easy-to-use, secure portal for viewing and managing test inquiries and results online.

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References:

  1. Aletaha D, Neogi T, Silman AJ, Funovits J, Felson DT, Bingham CO, 3rd, et al. 2010 Rheumatoid arthritis classification criteria: an American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism collaborative initiative. Arthritis Rheum. 2010;62(9):2569-81.
  2. Littlejohn EA, Monrad SU. Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Prim Care. 2018;45(2):237-55.

 

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