Blood Test for Joint Pain

May 7, 2026

Blood Test for Joint Pain

A blood test for joint pain investigates the underlying causes of joint inflammation and damage—including rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune), gout (uric acid), lupus and other connective tissue diseases, infection, and general inflammation—helping your doctor distinguish between types of joint problems and determine the best treatment approach.

At Blood Test London, our joint pain investigation panel costs from £295 with results in 2-3 days. A doctor always reviews every result.

Investigate Your Joint Pain

What Causes Joint Pain?

Inflammatory Arthritis (Autoimmune)

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Psoriatic arthritis

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

  • Lupus

Crystal Arthritis

  • Gout (uric acid crystals)

  • Pseudogout (calcium crystals)

Other Causes

  • Osteoarthritis (wear and tear—limited blood findings)

  • Infection (septic arthritis)

  • Reactive arthritis

What Our Joint Pain Panel Tests

Inflammation Markers

  • CRP (C-reactive protein)

  • ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Autoimmune Markers

  • Rheumatoid factor (RF)

  • Anti-CCP antibodies (more specific for RA)

  • ANA (antinuclear antibodies)

Gout Investigation

  • Uric acid

Supporting Tests

  • Full blood count

  • Kidney function (affects uric acid)

  • Liver function

Understanding Results

Finding

May Suggest

Positive RF + Anti-CCP

Rheumatoid arthritis

High uric acid + inflammation

Gout

Positive ANA

Lupus or other CTD

High CRP/ESR, negative autoimmune

Infection or other

All normal

Osteoarthritis, mechanical

Our Joint Pain Testing Options

Basic Joint Pain Panel - £295

  • CRP, ESR

  • Rheumatoid factor

  • Uric acid

  • Full blood count

  • Doctor review

Comprehensive Arthritis Panel - £395

  • All above plus:

  • Anti-CCP antibodies

  • ANA

  • Kidney function

  • Detailed interpretation

Full Autoimmune Screen - £495

  • Complete panel

  • Extended autoimmune markers

  • HLA-B27 (if indicated)

  • Extended consultation

Book Your Joint Pain Test

Book Your Test

Price: From £295
Results: 2-3 days
Doctor review: A doctor always reviews every result

Book via WhatsApp | Phone: 020 3951 3429

Blood Test London by The Wellness. Joint pain investigation from £295. A doctor always reviews every result.