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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.
When to Test for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The rheumatoid factor test is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren's Syndrome, and help distinguish those conditions from other forms of arthritis or other conditions that mimic or have very similar symptomatology to rheumatoid arthritis.heumatoid Factor is Made of Antibodies. If you see your primary care doctor, he or she may elect to do a blood test where they test for antibodies that are called rheumatoid factor. When rheumatoid factor is present in your bloodstream, it's a good indicator that you may be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.