rheumatoid factor Flashcards
1
Q
proteins produced by immune system that can attack healthy tissues in your body
A
rheumatoid factor
attacks healthy joints, glands, or other normal cells
2
Q
RH serve as a flag for?
A
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- scelroderma
- juvenile idopathic arthritis
3
Q
high levels of rheumatoid factor in the blood are most often associated with —
A
rheumatoid arthritis & sjogren’s syndrome
4
Q
why it is necessary to pair RF testing with others?
A
it is NON-SPECIFIC
RF may be detected in some healthy people and normal in some people with autoimmune diseases.
5
Q
other test of rheumatoid arthritis
A
- anti-nuclear antibody test
- anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody test
- CRP
- ESR
6
Q
specific test recommended for lupus
A
anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody test
7
Q
normal range of RF
A
<20 IU/mL
8
Q
RF can also aid in diagnosing chronic illnesses such as?
A
leukemia
tuberculosis
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