RF - Rheumatoid Screening - Arthritis Test in Killyleagh
Nearest clinic: BALMORAL PHARMACY, belfast, 17 miles away. £39.00, results in minutes, no GP referral needed. This test is not in stock in Killyleagh right now.
Next appointment: tomorrow at 09:15 at BALMORAL PHARMACY
RF - Rheumatoid Screening - Arthritis
The RF test measures Rheumatoid Factor, an immune protein (autoantibody) in your blood that mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Elevated RF levels are strongly associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders. The test helps diagnose the condition, assess its severity, and guide treatment decisions. A simple blood sample is all that is needed, with no fasting required.
Who Should Get Tested?
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 0.5 to 1% of adults in the UK. You should consider an RF test if you experience chronic joint pain, swelling, or stiffness (especially in the wrists, hands, and feet), morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, persistent fatigue with mild fevers, loss of appetite, or firm lumps under the skin (rheumatoid nodules). RF testing also helps diagnose other autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome and lupus, and can detect inflammation linked to chronic infections like hepatitis C.
Understanding Your Results
| RF Level | Status |
|---|---|
| Below 14 IU/mL | Normal no significant rheumatoid factor detected. |
| 14 to 60 IU/mL | Elevated may indicate early-stage rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune condition. Further testing recommended. |
| Above 60 IU/mL | High strongly associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Specialist referral advised for diagnosis and treatment planning. |
A positive RF result does not confirm rheumatoid arthritis on its own, as other conditions can raise RF levels. Your clinic team will interpret your result alongside your symptoms and may recommend additional tests such as anti-CCP antibodies.
Nearest clinics offering this test
These clinics have RF - Rheumatoid Screening - Arthritis in stock. Choose one to see appointment times.
BALMORAL PHARMACY
88 UPPER LISBURN ROAD, belfast, N Ireland, BT10 0BA
17 miles from Killyleagh
Fintona Medical Hall
90-92 Main Street, Fintona, Co. Tyrone, BT78 2AE
67 miles from Killyleagh
Melvin Pharmacy Ltd
24 Brollagh Road, Knocknaraven, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, BT93 4AE
98 miles from Killyleagh
