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My blood test for rfigm was 176 the normal range is 0-25. would this indicate a positive ra result?
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Yes: False positives sometimes occur, but those are usually not this high. The blood test doesn't equal a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis all by itself, but if you have painful, stiff, swollen joints, that is the most likely diagnosis. See a rheumatologist - the sooner the better.
Answered 3/28/2015
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