Rheumoproby

Blood analysis for rheumatological tests includes diagnosis of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, and allows for the detection and assessment of inflammatory processes.

C-Reactive Protein

C-Reactive Protein — a special protein produced mainly by hepatocytes (liver cells) that stimulates immune responses. Normally, it is either absent or present in very small amounts in blood serum.

C-Reactive Protein rapidly appears in the blood during any acute inflammation accompanied by tissue damage. Thus, a blood test for C-Reactive Protein is not strictly specific to rheumatic inflammation, but it is very useful both for determining the acuteness of the disease and the extent of tissue damage. Notably, in viral infections, the level of C-Reactive Protein rises only slightly compared to bacterial infections.

Currently, a method is widely used in which the level of C-Reactive Protein is assessed as "+", "++", "+++").

Normal result – negative, i.e., "-".

Rheumatoid Factor

Rheumatoid Factor is an autoantibody (usually IgM) that reacts with its own IgG antibodies that have changed their normal properties under the influence of streptococcus and some other bacteria and viruses. The rheumatoid factor is synthesized in large quantities by plasma cells located in the synovial membrane of joints.

The highest levels of rheumatoid factor are observed in diseases characterized by pronounced joint damage, such as rheumatoid arthritis.