RF blood test, how do I read it?

[Guest guest]

Second appointment with primary next week, rhu next month, but the

hospital gave me my blood results.

It says <20 and the range is 0-20 What the heck does that mean?

does that mean I am negative or positive?

ANA is still not in yet, interested in that one too.

Thanks to all in advance if you have any input.

KD

[Guest guest]

KD,

What test was this?

When it says <20, and the normal range is 0-20, that means that you

are in the normal range. If you're thinking you have RA, blood work

does not tell the whole story. A rheumatolgist will also look at your

symptoms and what he observes when he sees you.

Sue

On Feb 6, 2009, at 7:47 PM, danielskathy@... wrote:

> Second appointment with primary next week, rhu next month, but the

> hospital gave me my blood results.

>

> It says <20 and the range is 0-20 What the heck does that mean?

>

> does that mean I am negative or positive?

>

> ANA is still not in yet, interested in that one too.

>

> Thanks to all in advance if you have any input.

>

> KD

>