“Joint Pain” – Comprehensive Laboratory Test

Joint pain is one of the most common complaints, which can be caused by a variety of reasons: from banal overload to serious systemic diseases. For accurate diagnosis and timely treatment, it is important to undergo a comprehensive laboratory examination, which will identify inflammatory processes, autoimmune disorders and other possible causes of discomfort.

Why is it important to conduct comprehensive research?

Joints can hurt due to various factors: injuries, infections, metabolic disorders or autoimmune diseases. Accurately determining the cause of pain allows the doctor to choose the right treatment tactics. Comprehensive laboratory research helps:

1. To detect the presence of inflammatory processes.
2. Assess the state of the immune system.
3. To detect rheumatic diseases.
4. Determine the level of uric acid, which may indicate gout.
5. Identify possible infectious causes, including chlamydial infections.

Main laboratory test results

Comprehensive research offered by the laboratory Medilab, includes the following important analyses:

1. Complete blood count + White blood cell count
   Determines the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin levels. The complete blood count helps detect the presence of inflammatory or infectious processes.
2. Uric Acid
   Elevated levels of this substance may indicate gout, a disease that is often accompanied by joint pain.
3. C-reactive protein (CRP)
   One of the main markers of inflammation in the body. Its elevation indicates an active inflammatory process.
4. Antistreptolysin O (ASLO)
   An increase in the level of this indicator may indicate a past streptococcal infection, which is often the cause of rheumatic diseases.
5. Rheumatoid factor (RF)
   An increase in this indicator may indicate rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases.
6. Total protein (Protein total)
   Allows you to assess the general state of protein metabolism, which is important for the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory processes.
7. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
   Screening for the presence of autoantibodies, which may indicate autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and others.
8. Chlamydia trachomatis, IgA and IgG
   Detection of antibodies to chlamydial infection, which can also cause reactive arthritis.

How to prepare for tests?

To get accurate results, you must follow a few simple rules:

1. Take the tests on an empty stomach (do not eat for 8–10 hours before the procedure).
2. Avoid physical exertion and stress the day before.
3. Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before donating blood.
4. Inform your doctor about taking any medications.

Where to take the tests?

You can undergo a comprehensive laboratory test for joint pain in a medical laboratory. Medilab. Modern equipment, a professional approach, and quick results will allow you to identify the cause of discomfort in a timely manner and begin treatment.

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