Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

How To Prepare

You do not need to do anything before you have this test.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form Click here to view a form. (What is a PDF document?).

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Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated:
June 4, 2012
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