Arthritis Tests

Arthritis lab tests and arthritis health information

Laboratory tests play a vital role in identifying and monitoring the various types of arthritis. Lab tests are necessary to confirm arthritis diagnosis, monitor disease progress, and check if current medications are causing potentially harmful side effects to the patient.

Purchase your arthritis lab tests from Ulta Lab Tests and use the results to make educated health decisions. To learn more about the lab tests available to diagnose and monitor your condition, click on the link below.

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The Arthritis Foundation claims that some form of arthritis afflicts more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Women have a higher chance of getting arthritis, as well as older people.

When left alone, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will have a higher likelihood of experiencing other serious conditions, such as atherosclerosis — a disease that affects the arteries. That is why getting laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor the disease early on is crucial.

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation affecting the joints. Although joint inflammation is considered a symptom rather than a specific disease, people often used the term arthritis when referring to joint disorders.

Many types of arthritis are known today, with some evolving into serious conditions that begin affecting other organs in the body.

Fortunately, modern test measures and treatments can allow most individuals ... See more