rheumatoid factor

     

Rheumatoi factor (RF or RhF) is one of several serological indicators of autoimmunity. It is an antibody against the Fc portion of IgG, which is itself an antibody. RF and IgG join to form immune complexes which contribute to rheumatological diseases.

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  • RT @rheumatics: remember negative #rheumatoid factor does not mean you cannot have rheumatoid #arthritis - you can have #ra with negative b…
  • remember negative #rheumatoid factor does not mean you cannot have rheumatoid #arthritis - you can have #ra with negative blood tests #rheum
  • remember low positive #rheumatoid factor does not equal rheumatoid #arthritis ...you can get false positive levels.
  • Rheumatoid factor results are normal it turns out. It was raised but further investigations it is normal..wish DR gave results not reception
  • Acquired Madelung's Deformity in Rheumatoid Factor-positive Polyarticular Juvenile I
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