5 tests covering blood count & inflammation and arthritis & autoimmune - booked together, collected in one visit.
Also known as: Joint Pain Panel, Rheumatoid Screening Panel
Includes
5 tests · 30 params
Health areas
2
Sample
Blood
Report in
24 hours
Joint pain has many causes, from simple wear and tear to autoimmune arthritis, and the pattern of symptoms matters. This panel looks for rheumatoid arthritis and active inflammation. RA factor and anti-CCP are the two antibodies doctors use for rheumatoid arthritis, and anti-CCP is the more specific one. ESR and CRP show how much inflammation is going on. The blood count rounds it out, since anaemia and raised white cell or platelet counts can come with chronic inflammation. A normal panel does not rule out arthritis, and a positive result needs a rheumatologist's reading with your examination and joint scans.
A first panel for joint pain and stiffness: rheumatoid markers, anti-CCP, ESR and CRP, with a blood count.
The 5 tests are grouped into 2 health areas:
Blood count & inflammation 3 tests
Red cells, white cells and platelets, blood group, and general inflammation markers.
RBC count, haemoglobin, haematocrit, WBC count with differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils), platelet count, and red-cell indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC).
The level of C-reactive protein circulating in the blood, which rises within hours of an inflammatory trigger.
The rate at which red blood cells settle in a vertical tube over 60 minutes.
Arthritis & autoimmune 2 tests
Antibodies that help doctors assess rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions.
The level of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in the blood.
The level of rheumatoid factor antibody in the blood.
Booked separately these tests cost ₹3,545 - save ₹546 with this package.
Designed for
Men & women
Age group
Above 18 Years
Purpose
Health screening
People with joint pain and swelling lasting more than six weeks, morning stiffness lasting beyond half an hour, or symmetrical pain in the hands and feet.
How often should you get it done?
Once for diagnosis. Inflammation markers such as ESR and CRP may be repeated every few months if you are being treated.
Not everyone needs every test. Whether this package suits you depends on your age, symptoms, family history and any ongoing treatment - your doctor can advise.
The package can provide information about:
A package gives individual results for each test - it does not diagnose disease by itself.
Book
Book this package online and pick a time slot, or call us and we'll book it for you.
Prepare
Follow the preparation above.
Collect
A trained phlebotomist collects all samples in one home visit - no extra charge.
Process
Each sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Reports are shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
Your report lists the result of each test separately, with its own unit and reference range. Values outside the range are highlighted.
There is no single overall "health score" - each result is read on its own and then together with the others. One out-of-range value is not a diagnosis, and a normal report does not guarantee you are completely healthy.
Share the report with your doctor, who will interpret it with your symptoms and history. Call us if you need help reading it.
Trusted public health sources for the information on this page:
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
Home collection at the same price (₹2,999) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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Yes. A number of people with rheumatoid arthritis are RA factor negative, which is why anti-CCP is also tested. Doctors look at the whole picture, including symptoms and joint findings.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink as usual and take your regular medicines, including any painkillers, but do mention them to your doctor, because they can affect how joint pain feels.
They respond at different speeds. CRP rises and falls quickly, while ESR changes slowly. Using both gives a fuller picture of inflammation, and each helps follow the response to treatment.
Book a visit with a rheumatologist or physician soon, since early treatment protects joints. Bring the report and a note of when your stiffness is worst.
