List of Included Tests - 8 Tests
The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that measures (CRP) even in low levels. This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don’t already have heart disease.
Uric acid blood test, also known as a serum uric acid measurement, determines how much uric acid is present in your blood. The test can help determine how well your body produces and removes uric acid. Uric acid is produced when your body breaks down foods that contain organic compounds called purines.
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the rate at which red blood cells descend over a period of one hour. It is a non-specific measure of inflammation as it can be increased in inflammation, pregnancy, anemia, autoimmune disorders, infections, and kidney diseases.
A rheumatoid factor (RF) test measures the amount of rheumatoid factor (RF) in your blood. Rheumatoid factors are proteins produced by the immune system. Normally, the immune system attacks disease-causing substances like viruses and bacteria.
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, platelets disorders and leukemia.
Preparation
- Fasting is not required
