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Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Rheumatoid factor is usually an IgM autoantibody which has IgG antibody binding activity.

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0106
Additional Information This assay is not isotype specific.
Send to Blood Sciences LGI
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing - No special requirements.
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page:
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/
Units IU/mL
Telepath RHF1L