{"id":7857,"date":"2024-11-15T18:46:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T16:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7857"},"modified":"2026-10-11T07:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T04:42:47","slug":"rheumatological-screening","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/complex-research\/rheumatological-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Rheumatology screening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Rheumatology screening is a set of laboratory tests that helps detect inflammatory and autoimmune diseases of the joints and connective tissue at an early stage. Timely diagnosis allows you to start treatment faster and avoid complications. In the medical center <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/\">Medilab<\/a> you can take all the necessary tests for comprehensive screening.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does rheumatology screening include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rheumatology screening consists of several important laboratory indicators that allow the doctor to assess the condition of the body, detect the presence of inflammatory processes and establish the cause of joint pain. The main indicators of the study include:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><strong>C-reactive protein (CRP)<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>This is a protein that is synthesized by the liver in response to inflammation. Its levels increase in acute and chronic inflammatory processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> up to 5 mg\/l.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased CRP<\/strong> indicates active inflammation, infection, or autoimmune disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antistreptolysin O (ASLO)<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>This indicator helps determine the presence of antibodies to streptococcal infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> up to 200 IU\/ml.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASLO increase<\/strong> may indicate a past or active streptococcal infection, which can provoke rheumatic diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rheumatoid factor (RF)<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>These are autoantibodies that attack the body&#039;s own tissues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> up to 14 IU\/ml.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RF Boost<\/strong> characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis, chronic infections, and other autoimmune diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total protein (Protein total)<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>This indicator reflects the total amount of proteins in the blood serum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> 60\u201380 g\/l.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Changes in total protein levels<\/strong> may indicate inflammatory processes, liver or kidney disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti-CCP) antibodies, IgG<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Specific marker of rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> up to 20 IU\/ml.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-CCP elevation<\/strong> indicates a high probability of developing rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-cyclic citrullinated vimentin (Anti-MCV), IgG<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>This test is also used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norm:<\/strong> up to 20 IU\/ml.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-MCV elevation<\/strong> may indicate the presence or risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunogenetic marker HLA-B27<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Genetic marker associated with susceptibility to ankylosing spondylitis (Bekhterev&#039;s disease).<\/li>\n<li>The presence of HLA-B27 increases the risk of developing seronegative spondyloarthropathies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When should you undergo rheumatology screening?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rheumatological screening is recommended in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"\u201cJoint Pain\u201d \u2013 Comprehensive Laboratory Test\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/complex-research\/was-in-the-group-of-complex-laboratory-studies\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"209\">Joint pain<\/a> and stiffness:<\/strong> especially if symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morning stiffness:<\/strong> characteristic of autoimmune diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevated temperature for no apparent reason.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Family history:<\/strong> if relatives have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other connective tissue diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After streptococcal infections:<\/strong> such as tonsillitis or pharyngitis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>How to prepare for taking tests?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To obtain accurate results, it is important to follow a few simple rules:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Blood must be donated on an empty stomach, at least 8\u201310 hours after the last meal.<\/li>\n<li>The day before the analysis, avoid fatty foods, alcohol, and excessive physical exertion.<\/li>\n<li>If you are taking any medications, tell your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Where to get a rheumatology screening in Khmelnytskyi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the medical center <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/\">Medilab<\/a> You can quickly and conveniently undergo a full range of tests for rheumatology screening. Modern equipment, experienced specialists, and comfortable conditions will ensure accurate results and quality service.<\/p>\n<p>You can sign up for the examination via the website or by using the contact details provided on the page. <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/\">Medilab<\/a>. Don&#039;t put off your health for later - get a rheumatology screening today!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Rheumatological <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/complex-research\/thyroid-screening-5\/\" title=\"Thyroid screening #5\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"440\">screening \u2014 comprehensive study<\/a>, which combines inflammatory markers, antibodies, and an immunogenetic score to assess possible rheumatological and systemic autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The study includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>C-reactive protein (CRP), quantitative<\/strong> \u2014 inflammation marker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antistreptolysin-O (ASLO), quantitative<\/strong> \u2014 an indicator of the immune response to streptococcal infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rheumatoid factor (RF), quantitative<\/strong> \u2014 a marker used during testing for rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antibodies to double-stranded DNA (Anti-dsDNA), IgG<\/strong> \u2014 associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antinuclear antibodies (ANA), screening<\/strong> \u2014 a complex of antibodies to nuclear antigens, in particular RNP-70, RNP\/Sm, Sm, SS-B, SS-A, Scl-70, centromere B and Jo-1.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA-M2)<\/strong> \u2014 used when examining for primary biliary cholangitis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-cardiolipin antibodies (ACA), IgG<\/strong> \u2014 one of the indicators that is examined when antiphospholipid syndrome is suspected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lupus anticoagulant<\/strong> \u2014 a laboratory indicator associated with assessing the risk of thrombosis in antiphospholipid syndrome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti-CCP), IgG<\/strong> \u2014 an important marker of rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antibodies to modified citrullinated vimentin (Anti-MCV), IgG<\/strong> \u2014 an additional marker used in the examination for rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HLA-B27<\/strong> \u2014 an immunogenetic marker associated with an increased susceptibility to ankylosing spondylitis and other seronegative spondyloarthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When might the test be recommended?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The study may be ordered in the presence of prolonged pain or swelling of the joints, morning stiffness, unexplained inflammatory manifestations, or suspicion of a systemic autoimmune disease. The results are evaluated by the doctor taking into account the symptoms and other examinations. A positive result for a single marker does not always mean the presence of the disease, and normal values do not exclude all rheumatological pathologies.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":16032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_flow_reviewer_id":0,"_flow_review_status":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[213],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-7857","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-kompleksni-doslidzhennya","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7857"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7857"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}