Getting a positive Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test back may seem like it's a slam dunk for a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but it's not. Rheumatologists use a collection of tests to help them diagnose RA, including the anti-CCP antibody test. This blood test is known to be much more specific for RA, but when it is negative in someone with a +RF, it can lead to a lot of confusion!
Learn how your doctor thinks about this scenario so you don't end up frustrated and in the dark!

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Everything you need to tell your doc your story and find out if you have RA once and for all!

⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:21 Is this you? You have RA. You don't have RA? You maybe have RA?
4:23 Other diagnosis to consider
7:08 How your doctor decides what to look for
10:20 What to ask your doctor

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