Rheumatoid Factor

Also known as rheumatoid factor IgM or RF.
This is a test for an antibody (immunoglobulin) in the serum. 

 

Clinical indications:

Is recommended to test in patients with suspected Rheumatoid arthritis.
Please note; should not be used to monitor disease. Please see www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG79/Chapter/recommendations for further information

 

Specimen type: 

Blood

 

Sample type: 

Serum/ fluid asparate also accepted

 

Turnaround time: 

 7 days

 

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