This profile includes a set of blood tests, which aid doctors in assessing joint health, inflammation, and determining possible conditions of the joints and connective tissues. The word ‘osteo’ means relating to the bones. With age, bones and joints deteriorate and need further evaluation to find out the underlying cause of symptoms. In this case, an osteo panel can prove to be useful to assess how well the joints are functioning.
Serum Uric Acid helps detect elevated uric acid levels associated with gout; Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) are inflammatory markers that indicate the presence and severity of inflammation within the body; Rheumatoid Factor (RF), an antibody commonly tested when rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, and Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti-CCP) Antibody, a highly specific marker for rheumatoid arthritis.
The Osteo profile can help provide a detailed overview of joint health and help doctors detect diseases at the earliest stage. Based on the recommendations by doctors, this test will be highly useful for people experiencing things like unexplained joint discomfort and recurrent inflammation.
Test information: Fasting not necessary, but preferred
Reporting: Within 12 hours*
Fasting is not required for the Osteo Panel unless specifically advised by your doctor.
You may drink water before the sample collection unless instructed otherwise.
Continue taking your regular medications unless your doctor advises you to stop them before the test.
Inform the healthcare professional about any medications or supplements you are taking, especially those for arthritis, gout, or autoimmune conditions.
Carry your doctor's prescription and any previous blood test reports related to joint or bone health.
Inform the healthcare professional if you have recently had an infection, surgery, vaccination, or inflammatory illness, as these may affect certain test results.
Wear comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be easily rolled up for blood sample collection.
Arrive at the centre 10–15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
इस जांच के लिए सामान्यतः फास्टिंग की आवश्यकता नहीं होती, जब तक डॉक्टर विशेष निर्देश न दें।
यदि डॉक्टर ने मना न किया हो, तो जांच से पहले पानी पी सकते हैं।
डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना अपनी नियमित दवाइयाँ बंद न करें।
यदि आप गठिया, गाउट या ऑटोइम्यून बीमारी की दवाइयाँ या कोई सप्लीमेंट ले रहे हैं, तो इसकी जानकारी स्वास्थ्यकर्मी को दें।
डॉक्टर का रेफरल तथा हड्डियों या जोड़ों से संबंधित पुरानी रक्त जांच रिपोर्ट साथ लेकर आएं।
यदि हाल ही में आपको संक्रमण, सर्जरी, टीकाकरण या कोई सूजन संबंधी बीमारी हुई है, तो इसकी जानकारी अवश्य दें, क्योंकि इससे कुछ जांचों के परिणाम प्रभावित हो सकते हैं।
रक्त का नमूना आसानी से लेने के लिए ऐसे कपड़े पहनें जिनकी आस्तीनें आसानी से ऊपर की जा सकें।
पंजीकरण और तैयारी के लिए निर्धारित समय से 10–15 मिनट पहले केंद्र पर पहुंचें।
The healthcare professional verifies your details and explains the blood collection process.
A vein, usually in the arm, is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
A sterile needle is used to collect a small blood sample into the required collection tubes.
The blood sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis of Serum Uric Acid, ESR, CRP, Rheumatoid Factor (RF), and Anti-CCP Antibody.
After the sample is collected, gentle pressure is applied to the puncture site, and a small bandage is placed.
The procedure is quick, safe, and usually completed within 5–10 minutes.
Reports are generally available within 24 hours*.
* For details, please see service-related policies