
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Test
Rheumatoid factor is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis specifically, because when the antibody was discovered it was used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.
Approximately 80% of adult rheumatoid arthritis patients test positive for rheumatoid factor. However, people without any autoimmune disorders can also test positive for rheumatoid factor.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Blood Test Rheumatoid factor is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis specifically, because when the antibody was discovered it was used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 80% of adult rheumatoid arthritis patients test positive for rheumatoid factor. However, people without any autoimmune disorders can also test positive for rheumatoid factor. #RheumatoidArthritis #RA #Arthritis #RheumatoidFactor #RF #Antibody
Jul 30, 2017