What Does A High Rheumatoid Factor Intended?
Results are usually reported in one of two ways:
- Less than 40-60 u/mL
- Less than 1:80 (1 to 80) titer
A low number (normal result) usually means you do not have rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren syndrome. However, some people who do have these conditions still have a "normal" or low rheumatoid factor (RF).
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
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