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When this antibody attaches to healthy body tissue, it can create damage. The RF test is not perfect for determining if you have rheumatoid arthritis. While 80 percent of people with RA display this factor, 20 percent donât (Weinblatt, 2000).And 10 percent of people without rheumatoid arthritis test positive for RF due to hepatitis, leukemia, lupus, or other disorders (Weinblatt, 2000). rheumatoid factor. 2  The lab will check for rheumatoid factor (RF) antibodies that collect in the synovium of the joint. 3  These antibodies are present in about 80 percent of RA patients. 4  erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein.
Rheumatoid arthritis. The ESR or CRP may also be normal in patients newly presenting with rheumatoid arthritis. In a large study of RA patients from Finland and US, between 45-47% of patients had a normal ESR, 44-58% had normal CRP at presentation. BOTH were normal in 33% and 42% of patients**.heumatoid arthritis. The ESR or CRP may also be normal in patients newly presenting with rheumatoid arthritis. In a large study of RA patients from Finland and US, between 45-47% of patients had a normal ESR, 44-58% had normal CRP at presentation. BOTH were normal in 33% and 42% of patients**.