Following Rheumatoid Factor Levels in RA

Overview

This is a question we get asked all of the time. How do the levels of rheumatoid factor vary with disease activity? If a patient is in remission does the rheumatoid factor go away? Complete the module and all will be revealed.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Why is it not necessary to re-test for rheumatoid factor (RF) if it is positive?

Contributors

  • Andrew Thompson
    MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)