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Rheumatoid Factor Test. The rheumatoid factor is an antibody present in the blood of many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors measure the level of rheumatoid factor by performing a blood test. A positive rheumatoid factor test means that the patientâs level of rheumatoid factor in their blood is considered high.
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system condition, or âautoimmune disorder,â that causes inflammation of the lining of the joints. It may also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, and nerves. Although RA symptoms can come and go, the disease can worsen over time and may never go away.