Inflammatory Arthritis Autoimmmune Overview Assessment

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within 2 working days. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

This test may be particularly useful for: Persistent joint pain; Morning stiffness; Suspected inflammatory arthritis.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Joint stiffness; Swollen joints; Painful joints; Morning stiffness. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: Rheumatoid arthritis; Inflammatory arthritis; Autoimmune arthritis. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: Full Blood Count; ESR; Uric Acid; Rheumatoid Factor; Anti-CCP; ANA; C-Reactive Protein.