Also known as: RF...
RF has various meanings in the Laboratory category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of RF in Laboratory.
Rheumatoid factor (RF) is the autoantibody that was first found in rheumatoid arthritis. It is defined as an antibody against the Fc portion of IgG and different RFs can recognize different parts of the IgG-Fc. RF and IgG join to form immune complexes that contribute to the disease process.
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