Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative near me in Hyderabad
Understanding Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative in Hyderabad
What is Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative in Hyderabad?
Rheumatoid factor (RF) test determines the presence of rheumatoid antibodies in the body. These are the autoantibodies produced by body's own immune system that attack the healthy tissues. Presence of high level of RF antibodies might indicate the presence of serious autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, chronic infections like tuberculosis and leukemia.
Symptoms like joints pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever, weakness, lumps formation may be suggestive of RF antibodies and testing is usually advised in such cases. Some other tests are also recommended in conjunction with RF test to reach a definitive diagnosis.
What does Rheumatoid Factor - Quantitative measure?
Rheumatoid factor (RF) attacks healthy body tissues as it mistakes them for foreign body tissues. It is not found in healthy persons. The presence of RF means that the body has an autoimmune disease such as Rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis include stiffness of joints especially in morning, pain in joints, underlying skin nodules, loss of bone and swelling of joints.
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