1 Cold hands and Itching skin and Cold feet (10 causes). 2  Cold hands and Itching skin and Weakness (10 causes). 3  Cold hands and Itching skin and Breathing difficulties (9 causes). 4  Cold hands and Itching skin and Confusion (9 causes).
Rheumatoid factor (RF) Rheumatoid factor (RF) is a blood test that measures the amount of the RF antibody in the blood. Most of the time, blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin.
Rheumatoid Factor. Whether or not a rheumatoid arthritis patient possesses the rheumatoid factor is another type or classification of the disease. Rheumatoid factor is another antibody that is used to determine the presence of the autoimmune disorder that causes rheumatoid arthritis.