Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
The RF test measures the level of this antibody in the blood and is primarily used as a diagnostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is an autoantibody, an antibody that mistakenly targets the body's own tissues, specifically in the case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The RF test measures the level of this antibody in the blood and is primarily used as a diagnostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis.
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