Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor (RA Factor) Test: Purpose & What It Means
RA factor test measures rheumatoid factor (RF) antibody in blood. Positive RF with joint symptoms suggests rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but negative RF doesn't rule out RA. Also used to monitor disease activity. Simple blood test; results in days.
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