Q: what does this mean on rheumatoid factor 1rf < 10.0 <20 iu/m1 sjogren's antibodies are still pending?

Tests for auto-: Immunity. There are a number of test for auto-immune processes. One of those is rheumatoid factor, which is negative in your case. Another test, sjogren's antibodies has not been completed yet.

Question 1

what does rheumatoid factor mean?

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Rheumatoid factor is: An antibody that is not normally found in the blood, so your body's production of it may indicate RA or another connective tissue disease. However, it can also be present in healthy individuals with no known disease. By contrast, according to the national institutes of health, individuals with these types of diseases can have a low rheumatoid factor or none at all.

Question 2

what does rheumatoid factor 5 mean?

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Your question cannot: Can't answer your question.  Rf of 5 tells me little.  Rephrase it and i'll try again!

Question 3

what does having high rheumatoid factor mean?

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The higher more sign: The higher the titer of rf, the more likely it is a significant indicator of an automimmune disease, most likely ra.  However it can be quite elevated in sarcoid, sjogren's, cryoglobulinemia, among others to name a few.  A ccp antibody should be the next test obtained. If significantly positive, the DX is probably ra.

Question 4

what does it mean if my rheumatoid factor is 7060?

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High value: I am assuming you had the test done because you were having joint pain and if this is so, it looks as though you may have rheumatoid arthritis. Some patients with high values like you have may require more aggressive treatment for your joint disease. See a rheumatologist if not doing so already.

Question 5

what does it mean if my rheumatoid factor is positive?

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See details: The rheumatoid factor is not that specific. The ccp antibody is much more specific for ra. If you have joint pain and swelling, RA is a major, but not the only possibility.

Question 6

my rheumatoid factor test results was 8.6 what does that mean?

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Uncertain: Sometimes elevated levels can be seen in totally normal individuals.  Results must be interpreted only in the context of the signs and symptoms the patient is experiencing.  What is more, the upper limits of normal testing can vary from laboratory to laboratory.  Ask the doctor who ordered this.  It measures igm anti-igg antibodies.

Question 7

my rheumatoid factor is out of range 243 h what does this mean?

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It depends: It depends on why the test was order and what your symptoms happen to be. A high rheumatoid factor can be seen in many clinical situations but is most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Have a ccp antibody done. This is a more specific test for ra.

Question 8

what does a positive rheumatoid factor test result mean?

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Auto-immune response: Rheumatoid factor is one of the auto-immune responses, however, it may also develop as a some what normal respose to infection.  Any lab test needs to be evaluated in the context of the whole clinical picture and a positive rheumatoid factor, by itself, is not diagnostic of any disease.  It supports a diagnosis rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune disorders.

Question 9

i did rheumatoid factor test and got 208 ui/ml what does that mean ?

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Rheumatoid factor: Did you also ask a question about c3? The two together indicate active autoimmune disease. You should see a theumatologist if you have not done so yet. It may explain your joint pain and stiffness.

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what does this mean on rheumatoid factor  1rf  < 10.0        <20 iu/m1    sjogren's  antibodies are still pending?

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Tests for auto-: Immunity. There are a number of test for auto-immune processes. One of those is rheumatoid factor, which is negative in your case. Another test, sjogren's antibodies has not been completed yet.

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