Why is a 1:20 dilution of patient serum, rather than undiluted patient serum, used for the qualitative test? 2. What level of Rheumatoid Factor in serum is clinically significant? 3. Describe how the Rheumatoid Factor concentration is computed.

Why is a 1:20 dilution of patient serum, rather than undiluted patient serum, used for the qualitative test? 2. What level of Rheumatoid Factor in serum is clinically significant? 3. Describe how the Rheumatoid Factor concentration is computed.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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1. Why is a 1:20 dilution of patient serum, rather than undiluted patient serum, used for the qualitative test?

2. What level of Rheumatoid Factor in serum is clinically significant?

3. Describe how the Rheumatoid Factor concentration is computed.

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