Diagnostic Tests

Testing of rheumatoid factor rf levels in the blood.

Test the level of complement component C3 in the blood.

Testing the level of rheumatoid factor by means of a latex reaction Latex reaction in the blood. Rheumatoid factors are autoantibodies against a fragment of immunoglobulins.

Determination of igA antibody levels against tissue transglutaminase.

Testing the level of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti CCP) in the blood.

Testing TSH receptor antibody levels Antibodies to the TSH receptor (anti-TSHR) are virtually nonexistent in present in healthy individuals.

Testing the level of IgG antibodies to cardiolipin (ACA-IgG) in the blood.

Testing the level of IgM antibodies to cardiolipin (ACA IgM) in the blood.

Testing the level of antibodies against smooth muscle cells (SMA) in the blood.