“Healthy Joints” – a comprehensive laboratory study

Joints play a key role in our movement, providing flexibility, stability, and comfort during physical activity. With age, injury, or chronic disease, joints can lose their functionality, leading to pain, stiffness, and a reduced quality of life. To prevent such problems or detect them in time, it is important to regularly undergo a comprehensive laboratory examination.

In the medical laboratory Medilab A specialized set of tests “Healthy Joints” is available, which allows you to assess the condition of the joints, detect inflammatory processes, autoimmune reactions, and deficiencies of important microelements.

What does a comprehensive study include?

1. Complete blood count + leukocyte formula

A complete blood count (CBC) can detect inflammation, which can be a sign of arthritis, gout, or other joint diseases. An elevated white blood cell count indicates inflammation, while a decreased hemoglobin level may indicate a chronic process.

2. Uric Acid

Increased uric acid levels are the main marker of gout, a disease characterized by painful attacks in the joints due to the deposition of urate crystals.

3. C-reactive protein (CRP)

This protein is a sensitive indicator of inflammatory processes in the body. Its elevated levels indicate acute or chronic inflammation that can affect the joints.

4. Antistreptolysin O (Antistreptolysin-O, ASLO)

Elevated ASLO levels indicate a recent streptococcal infection, which can lead to rheumatic complications and joint inflammation.

5. Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

This is an antibody that is often found in rheumatoid arthritis. Elevated RF levels can help diagnose autoimmune processes that affect the joints.

6. Total protein (Protein total)

The level of total protein allows you to assess the general condition of the body and the presence of inflammatory processes. A decrease in the level may indicate chronic diseases affecting the joints.

7. Vitamin D (25OH Vitamin D total)

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone and joint health. A deficiency can cause joint pain, decreased bone mineral density, and the development of osteoarthritis.

8. Immunogenetic marker HLA-B27

This marker allows you to determine the predisposition to the development of ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease) and other seronegative spondyloarthropathies.

How to prepare for the analysis?

1. Complete blood count: It is taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning.
2. Uric acid: The day before, you should limit your consumption of protein foods.
3. CRP, ASLO, RF: There are no special requirements, it is advisable to refrain from fatty foods 12 hours before the analysis.
4. Vitamin D: You can drop it off at any time of the day.
5. HLA-B27: No special training is required.

Who is recommended to undergo the study?

1. People with pain, swelling, or stiffness in their joints.
2. Patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis or gout.
3. Those with a family history of joint disease.
4. People who actively engage in sports or are exposed to physical exertion.

Why choose Medilab?

• Precision: Modern equipment and proven research methods.
• Convenience: Ability to record online and get results quickly.
• Comprehensive approach: All the necessary tests in one place.

Healthy joints mean an active and comfortable life. Regular diagnostics allow you to detect problems in time and start treatment, preserving your mobility and health. You can sign up for an examination on the website Medilab.