Laboratory Tests

Which examinations are carried out?

At the beginning of any diagnosis is always a thorough physical examination by the doctor, whereby a diagnosis can often already be made. In certain cases a blood test is also required. This measures inflammation values, in addition to searching for specific inflammatory phenomena such as the ‘rheumatoid factor’, or bacterial antibodies. It is also possible to establish a genetic predisposition for some forms of arthritis (evidence of the HLA-B27 gene).

In the case of a suspected tumour, the tumour marker will be examined. In the case of unidentified or purulent inflammation, joint secretion will be examined.