Q: what does a result of <10 for a rheumatoid factor blood test? normal range for the test was 0-13.9

RF: Well it could mean nothing because a lot of healthy people have positive RF, also it just could be an active phase reactant which increases in setting of stress, inflammation or infection. So having said that we should know why it has been checked? I don't see any joint pain or swelling in your history.

Q: my rheumatoid factor blood test report is negative. it is 4.7 but my esr is 55mm/hr. i have joint pains for 2 years. i am 32 year old female. what do these results tell me?

It depends: A rheumatologist is experienced in examining your joints. This would help determine if your joints are inflamed. The ESR of 55 is elevated. This is a non-specific measure of inflammation. It may or may not relate to your joint pains. A minority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis do not have a positive rheumatoid factor.

Q: i had a blood test to rule out arthritis. my doctor said it was normal. he sent my results it shows rheumatoid factor-quantative-in house <10 iu ml?

Normal values: Less than 40-60 u/ml consider to normal.A low number (normal result) generally means you do not have rheumatoid arthritis or sjogren syndrome. However, these conditions still can still occur in some people who have have a "normal" or low rheumatoid factor (rf).

Q: i had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows: rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml anti-nuclear factor 1:80 anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml should i consult a rheumatologist ?

Absolutely: While criteria for antiphospholipod syndrome include either 1 fetal death at 10 weeks or over or 3 or more before the 10th week and among others, work up should include full autoimmune and hypercoagulable work up as well. Trust your Obs-Gyn doc, a rheumatologist should help in sorting out a possible cause for your pregnancy losses.

Q: what does a mildly positive rheumatoid factor test indicate?

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. In general a normal titer is a value at or below 1:20; a normal unit level is less than 23 units/ml. Readings above these mean that your rf is elevated.According to the arthritis foundation, the higher your rf, the more active and severe your disease is.

Q: what are the distinctions between rheumatoid factor test and ana test?

See below: Both are autoimmune tests used to screen for autoimmune disease. A rheumatoid factor is used to screen for rheumatoid arthritis and ANA or antinuclear antibody test is used to screen for ana-associated autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

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

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.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

what are rheumatoid factor and other blood test results that suggest lupus?

Accepted Answer

ANA, Sm, antidsDNA: Laboratory tests are important but not the only factor in diagnosing lupus.  Generally the screening test is for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) more specific tests are antibodies to sm antigen and double stranded dna.

Question 3

what does a positive rheumatoid factor test result mean?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what does a result of <10 for a rheumatoid factor blood test? normal range for the test was 0-13.9

Accepted Answer

RF: Well it could mean nothing because a lot of healthy people have positive RF, also it just could be an active phase reactant which increases in setting of stress, inflammation or infection. So having said that we should know why it has been checked? I don't see any joint pain or swelling in your history.

Question 5

my rheumatoid factor blood test report is negative. it is 4.7 but my esr is 55mm/hr. i have joint pains for 2 years. i am 32 year old female. what do these results tell me?

Accepted Answer

It depends: A rheumatologist is experienced in examining your joints. This would help determine if your joints are inflamed.  The ESR of 55 is elevated. This is a non-specific measure of inflammation. It may or may not relate to your joint pains. A minority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis do not have a positive rheumatoid factor.

Question 6

i had a blood test to rule out arthritis. my doctor said it was normal. he sent my results it shows rheumatoid factor-quantative-in house <10 iu ml?

Accepted Answer

Normal values: Less than 40-60 u/ml consider to normal.A low number (normal result) generally means you do not have rheumatoid arthritis or sjogren syndrome. However, these conditions still can still occur in some people who have have a "normal" or low rheumatoid factor (rf).

Question 7

i had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows:
rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml
anti-nuclear factor 1:80
anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml

should i consult a rheumatologist ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: While criteria for antiphospholipod syndrome include either 1 fetal death at 10 weeks or over or 3 or more before the 10th week and among others, work up should include full autoimmune and hypercoagulable work up as well. Trust your Obs-Gyn doc, a rheumatologist should help in sorting out a possible cause for your pregnancy losses.

Question 8

what does a mildly positive rheumatoid factor test indicate?

Accepted Answer

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. 

In general a normal titer is a value at or below 1:20; a normal unit level is less than 23 units/ml. Readings above these mean that your rf is elevated.According to the arthritis foundation, the higher your rf, the more active and severe your disease is.

Question 9

what are the distinctions between rheumatoid factor test and ana test?

Accepted Answer

See below: Both are autoimmune tests used to screen for autoimmune disease.  A rheumatoid factor is used to screen for rheumatoid arthritis and ANA or antinuclear antibody test is used to screen for ana-associated autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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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My rheumatoid factor blood test report is negative. it is 4.7 but my esr is 55mm/hr. i have joint pains for 2 years. i am 32 year old female. what do these results tell me?

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I had a blood test to rule out arthritis. my doctor said it was normal. he sent my results it shows rheumatoid factor-quantative-in house <10 iu ml?

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I had 2 miscarraiges at 6 weeks previously. the gynea suggested blood tests, then further blood tests. result as follows: rheumatoid factor-latex <5.0 iu/ml anti-nuclear factor 1:80 anti ccp <0.6 eu/ml should i consult a rheumatologist ?

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What does a mildly positive rheumatoid factor test indicate?

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