Rheumatoid Factor Test Positive - what does it mean? | Comprehensive Guide to Autoimmune Disorders

Many patients with a positive #rheumatoid factor #test are sent to my rheumatology office for evaluation. What is the Rheumatoid factor? If your test is positive, will that indicate a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? What are the most common causes for a positive #rheumatoidarthritis test?
Let’s find out!

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:26 What is the Rheumatoid Factor test?
1:52 Can you have a positive test and not have rheumatoid arthritis?
2:34 What are the most common Causes of positive rheumatoid factor?
5:28 Is the Rheumatoid Factor a good screening test?
5:55 Should we monitor Rheumatoid Factor titers in Rheumatoid arthritis?

Please share with others that might benefit from this knowledge.
Want to learn more from Dr. Diana Girnita and Rheumatologist OnCall?

Facebook Group: Autoimmune Disease and Arthritis Support Group

🤳 Instagram: @rheumatologistoncall

🎥 watch more:

Please note - we do not provide medical advice, opinions or diagnosis via email, phone or social media messaging.We are seeing patients in multiple US states (currently 10 states). Please check our website to see if we are evaluating and treating patients in your state.

👩🏻‍⚕️ About me:
Dr Diana Girnita is a double board-certified physician in rheumatology and internal medicine. She completed a Ph.D. in immunology, a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, an immunology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Girnita graduated with a Nutrition Science course from Stanford University and a Mindfulness course from The University of Massachusetts; She is the founder & CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall, a practice focused on broadening access to rheumatology and offering patients an integrative medicine approach.
Dr. Girnita teaches patients about autoimmune disease, and arthritis and also helps them customize their treatment plans. Dr. Girnita is passionate about rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment plan is personalized to the patient's needs and incorporates the proper nutrition, exercise, and management of stress. After all,
"You have a disease, but YOU are not the disease"

** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Rheumatologist OnCall do not reflect our opinion or recommendation.**

[rachelschultz]

I would love for a doctor to spend time with me, every appointment. Not just the first appointment when they are getting your H&P.

[ayeshaayesha]

My RA value=3.67
While lab report have reference value=0-8
This report is normal
but I have joints pain why???

[stephanmoney]

Thans for the info.Will a arthritis test tos for a

[thamsithamsi]

Hi, if the value is 17 it's positive are not if yes the medication is must r not

[stephanmoney]

Can a arthritis test check for hla b27also?

[JenniferPearsonJP]

Can you suggest how I would locate a rheumatologist who will address my issues without a positive test? I don't believe I had a rheumatoid factor test but an SS tests came back negative and was referred for a positive ANA. I've had overall muscle pain, ankle joint pain, fatigue and rashes. But the negative tests resulted in the Rheumatologist telling me there was no need for him to see me any longer. The symptoms have not gone away and he isn't interested in helping. How do I find a more proactive rheumatologist? Thanks for your wonderful videos!

[Ayusha]

I check the rheumatoid factor and the result is 125 IU/ml and the bio refrance say upto 18
So what's next ?

[mario]

Hi, is a RF factor of 10 considered positive?

[AliciaCasarez]

How can I get a positive test and then a few years later it’s negative after treatment??? I am so confused I have all the symptoms plus lupus symptoms?

[pajenslove]

What are the sources of error in performing RF determination?

[selvamp]

Dr.iam 64.ihave pain in my finger joints.alsoleft foot finger.but my anti CCP, RA tests are normal
...is it osteoarthritis orRumatoid orthari tis?

[marcbalbarino]

Hi Doc, is <30 IU/mL is considered negative?