Rheumatoid factors (RF) play a vital role in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, serving as a key biomarker. However, the struggle to source native positive samples for use as controls in diagnostic tests remains a significant challenge. Addressing this issue requires coordinated efforts in patient recruitment, ethical sample collection, and standardization of RF testing procedures.
LGC Clinical Diagnostics now offers a more reliable solution, Recombinant Rheumatoid Factor.