Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I don't post often, but I'm just curious. Does anyone know what the " RA Latex Turbo " test is? I was told that mine read 4x's the normal, but that doesn't mean anything to me. Any input greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 The latex test measures the amount of rheumatoid factor in your blood. Agglutination tests. One agglutination method mixes the blood being tested with tiny rubber (latex) beads that are covered with human antibodies. If rheumatoid factor (RF) is present, the latex beads clump (agglutinate). This method is best used as a first-time screening test for rheumatoid arthritis. Another agglutination method mixes the blood being tested with a sheep's red blood cells that have been covered with rabbit antibodies. If RF is present, the red blood cells agglutinate. This method is often used to confirm the presence of RF. from: http://www.webmd.com/hw/arthritis/hw42783.asp A positive rheumatoid factor doesn't necessarily mean you have RA nor does the absence of rheumatoid factor exclude a diagnosis of RA. a On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:59 PM, cathydwan wrote: > I don't post often, but I'm just curious. > Does anyone know what the " RA Latex Turbo " test is? > I was told that mine read 4x's the normal, but that > doesn't mean anything to me. Any input greatly > appreciated. Thanks. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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