Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor

FAQ

1. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor?

   Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that targets the lining of the joints and other organs and tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder that causes:

   • Pain
   • Stiffness
   • Swelling in the joints

   The RA Factor test is a blood test used to help diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis. A positive test result may also be used in combination with other tests to confirm the diagnosis of other types of arthritis.

2. What is the purpose of having a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor test done?

   A Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor test is done to determine if you have rheumatoid factor in your blood. Having a rheumatoid factor means you may currently have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or have had a flare-up in the past.

3. What does having a high Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor mean?

   A high RA Factor is the numerical measurement of your risk for developing Rheumatoid Arthritis.

4. What can cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?

   Rheumatoid Arthritis has many genetic factors, as it is an autoimmune disease. This makes it difficult to know what causes RA exactly. Some possible factors include diet and lifestyle choices, but the exact cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is unknown. Experts believe that stress, diet, infections, and other factors may be at play.

5. Do I need to visit a doctor?

   Nope. You don't need a doctor's visit to get a test with us.

6. How do I get my results?

   You'll get your results via email as soon as they are available. We will notify you via SMS as well. You can also see them at any time in the future right in your dashboard where you can easily share them with your professional and compare them side by side with future tests.

7. Does my lab prescription expire?

   We're the only lab that honors your lab order forever.