| arthritis | ||||
| Individual Tests | Code | Description | ||
| Arthritis Panel | 8361 | Composed of the following tests: Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), CRP, Rheumatoid Factor (RA), and Uric Acid | ||
| Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) | 216 | ANA is present in patients with Lupus. It may also be present in other diseases resulting in pain in the joints, muscle or soft tissue in the body. | ||
| CRP | 115 | C-Reactive Protein is a nonspecific test that indicates an inflammatory response in the body. | ||
| Rheumatoid Factor (RA) | 130 | Rheumatoid Factor is useful in screening for rheumatoid arthritis. | ||
| Uric Acid | 506 | Uric Acid is increased in gout. With this condition, urates form hard stones in the urinary tract, or may form deposits in the joints and tissues of the body causing pain. | ||