Use of Rheumatoid Factor in Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Keywords: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Factor, Rapid Slide Test

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• describe the disease process and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
• discuss the incidence of the disease.
• discuss the rheumatoid factor test as related to the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
• list diseases which may result in false-positive rheumatoid factor tests.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.