RF - Rheumatoid Screening - Arthritis Test in kingshurst
Nearest clinic: Bloods by Edd, Hilton, 27 miles away. £39.00, results in minutes, no GP referral needed. This test is not in stock in kingshurst right now.
Next appointment: tomorrow at 14:15 at Bloods by Edd
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.
Bloods by Edd
Blood Cottage, 45-47 Main Street, Hilton, Derbyshire, DE65 5GP
27 miles from kingshurst
Karen Askew
2 Richmond Avenue, Breaston, Derbyshire, DE72 3AP
34 miles from kingshurst
The Ropewalk Clinic
36c The Ropewalk, Nottingham, ., NG1 5DW
41 miles from kingshurst
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