Blood tests

[Fitzc12]

I am currently suffering from a flare up and have been advised by my consultant to get bloods done though she didnt specify exactly which bloods n staff taling my blood not sure as dont work in rheumatology. I know to get fbc, u&e, lfts, esr and coag as well as urine test. Does anyone know if there are any others i should get?

[CarolMcl]

Hi, I've been advised the same prior to an arranged face to face consultation. The bloods I've to get are as follows:-

FBC

ESR

U&E

LFT

CRP

ANA

C3/C4

Hope this helps

[Fitzc12 in reply to CarolMcl]

That's fantastic thank you!

[CarolMcl in reply to Fitzc12]

Welcome 👍

[heatherevans28 in reply to CarolMcl]

This is very similar to my normal list. I would also add that depending on your medication they may want to check liver / kidney function and WBC. Definitely check with your consultants secretary if they are unsure.

[CarolMcl in reply to heatherevans28]

Hi, got U&E and LFT covered 😁

[KayHimm]

I think your GP should contact the rheumatologist if they are unsure. That would not be standard. Your rheumatologist might follow anti- DNA antibodies with you, may check your immunoglobulins or other levels.

Hope you feel better and your flare is short.

Xk

[Vivg31 in reply to KayHimm]

Thank you

Very kind

Hope you feel good also xx

[Ginge1234]

Also get vitamin D checked xx

[Fitzc12]

Thank you everyone. Appreciate your help.