A Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test is a key blood test often used in diagnosing and managing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but its meaning isn’t always clear. In this episode, host Shelley Fritz speaks with Dr. Jeff Curtis, a leading rheumatologist and epidemiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to break down what RF is, how it’s tested, and what the results can mean for your RA journey. Dr. Curtis explains how RF levels relate to disease activity, treatment decisions, and the differences between seropositive and seronegative RA. 

If you’ve ever had questions about your RF status, this guide will help you better understand the role of this important lab test in your care.

Let's Get Personal is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation and its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints. This episode was made possible with support from UCB.

Learn more at https://creakyjoints.org/lets-get-personal/