Rheumatology Blood Test
From £158 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
Rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative inflammatory arthritis, and crystal arthropathies require serological confirmation alongside clinical assessment. This focused rheumatology panel measures the core autoimmune and inflammatory markers used in the investigation and monitoring of inflammatory arthritis, providing a rapid initial serological workup.
Note: Measures anti-CCP antibodies (the most specific serological marker for RA), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), rheumatoid factor (RF), and urate.
What this test can detect
- Rheumatoid arthritis — anti-CCP antibodies are highly specific (>95%) for RA
- Seropositive arthritis — elevated rheumatoid factor in RA and other inflammatory conditions
- Elevated inflammatory markers — ESR reflecting disease activity in inflammatory arthritis
- Gout — hyperuricaemia requiring assessment alongside clinical presentation
Who should have this test?
- Adults with new-onset joint pain with features of inflammatory arthritis — morning stiffness over 30 minutes, small joint involvement, symmetrical distribution
- Those with known RA requiring disease activity monitoring
- Individuals with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis presenting with joint symptoms
- Anyone requiring initial serological workup before rheumatology referral
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Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £158