Antibody commonly found in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
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Overview:
Our Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Blood Test is a specialised diagnostic tool designed to detect the presence of rheumatoid factor antibodies in your blood. Rheumatoid factor is an indicator often associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Early detection through the RF Blood Test enables timely and effective management of RA, improving your quality of life and preventing joint damage.
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for individuals experiencing one or more of the following:
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Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, especially in the hands and feet
- Morning stiffness lasting longer than 30 minutes
- Fatigue, fever, and general malaise accompanying joint issues
- Joint deformities or loss of joint function
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Individuals with a Family History of Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Genetic predisposition to autoimmune disorders
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Those Undergoing Treatment for Autoimmune Conditions:
- Monitoring disease activity and treatment effectiveness in diagnosed RA patients
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People with Multiple Unexplained Symptoms:
- A combination of symptoms that suggest an underlying autoimmune process
What this Test Includes:
Sample needed:
Why choose the Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test?
- Early Detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Identifies rheumatoid factor antibodies early, allowing for prompt intervention and management.
- Comprehensive Insights: Helps diagnose a wide range of autoimmune disorders, providing a clear picture of your immune system’s activity.
- Monitor Disease Progression: Useful for tracking the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Accurate and Reliable: Uses advanced laboratory techniques to ensure precise measurement of rheumatoid factor levels.
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Clear and Detailed Results: Receive an easy-to-understand report that explains your rheumatoid factor levels and their implications for your health.
Results:
- Availability: 3 working days
- Presentation: Your results will be presented in a clear and concise format, highlighting any areas of concern. Reference ranges will be provided to help you interpret your rheumatoid factor levels.
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Discuss with a Doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can provide further insights and advise on appropriate actions (additional fee applies).
Preparation Required:
- Fasting: No fasting is required for this test.
- Medications: Continue taking any prescribed medications as usual unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
- Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
- You will get a confirmation email from us.
- We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
- Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
- Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
- Attend to do your test.
- Results are emailed to you.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.
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We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.