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rheumatoid factor

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A rheumatoid factor test measures the amount of rheumatoid factor in the blood. The body’s immune system produces these factors, or proteins, in the blood to fight bacteria, viruses, and parasites and prevent their spread in the body.

Increase: Arthritis – Myositis – Autoimmune diseases such as lupus – Cancer.

Joint pain and swelling
Joint stiffness
Fever.

By drawing a blood sample

Rheumatoid factor analysis does not require fasting.

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