Blood Drug Testing

I have regular blood tests because Im a diabetic. it is also checked for liver, kidney abnormalities etc?

I got the latest results back today which were showing arthritis. Does anyone know, would this be rheumatoid arthritis as I cant imagine osteo- arthritis showing in a blood test. I have got health problems following a stroke 4 years ago. Hope somebody knows and thanks in advance.

Public Comments

1. Yes when they do a blood test they can test it for inflammation which shows rheumatoid arthritis as well as testing for high cholesterol hope this info helps you
2. The labs usually run to screen for rheumatoid arthritis are an RF, CCP, ESR, CRP and an ANA. You're correct that there's no specific blood test for osteoarthritis but there may soon be. An abnormal CBC or chem panel can suggest an inflammatory condtition but it need further testing to corroborate a specific diagnosis of rheumatoid. Be sure to follow this up with your doctor.
3. You are correct most arthritides ( types of arthritis) do not produce diagnostic blood tests. However rheumatoid arthritis shows up in SOME patients that have it, if a specific test is done. A positive test can be recorded in a patient with no symptoms, and a negative test can occur in a patient with severe symptoms, so the result must be combines with what is happening to the patient.