🏷️ Bone & Joint
💰 Estimated Cost: ৳ ১,২০০ - ৳ ৩,৫০০
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout & Joint Pain
🩺 Common Clinical Symptoms:
Severe joint pain, morning stiffness in fingers and wrists lasting >30 mins, sudden redness and swelling of big toe, difficulty walking.
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Primary & Essential Diagnostic Tests
These initial diagnostic tests are prescribed at the onset of symptoms for initial screening and triage:
1. Serum Uric Acid (Gout)\n2. RA Factor (Rheumatoid Factor)\n3. Anti-CCP Antibody (Highly specific for Rheumatoid Arthritis)\n4. ESR & CRP (Systemic Inflammation markers)
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Confirmatory & Specialized Advanced Tests
These secondary confirmatory tests help identify organ involvement, stage, and specialized therapeutic path:
1. ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody - to rule out Lupus/SLE)\n2. Digital X-ray of affected joints (Hands/Feet/Knees)\n3. Joint Synovial Fluid Analysis\n4. Serum Calcium, Vitamin D3 & Alkaline Phosphatase
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⏱️ Sample Collection Preparation & Rules
For Uric Acid test: Overnight fasting for 8 hours is recommended. Avoid high-purine foods (red meat, organ meat, lentils) the day before.
⚠️ Clinical Advisory
Doctors may customize test orders based on specific patient health profiles and comorbidities. Always review findings with a certified physician.