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What is Rheumatoid factor?
Rheumatoid Factor Results are usually reported in one of two ways:Less than 40-60 u/mLLess than 1:80 (1 to 80) titerA low number usually means you don't have rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren syndrome. However, some people who do have these conditions still have a "normal" or low rheumatoid factor (RF).Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What does a rheumatoid fator of 36 mean?
High levels of rheumatoid factor (in general, above 20 IU/mL, 1:40, or over the 95th percentile; there is some variation among labs) occur in rheumatoid arthritis (present in 80%) and Sjögren's syndrome (present in 70%). The higher the level of RF the greater the probability of destructive articular disease.[citation needed] It is also found in Epstein-Barr virus or Parvovirus infection and in 5-10% of healthy persons, especially the elderly.There is an association between rheumatoid factor and more persistently active synovitis, more joint damage and greater eventual disability.Rheumatoid factor may also be elevated in: chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, any chronic viral infection, bacterial endocarditis, leukemia, dermatomyositis, infectious mononucleosis, systemic sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Where are spring valley nutritional products manufactured that are sold at Wal-Mart?
Answer 2I bought Spring Valley High-Potency Vitamin D (1000 IU) recently from Wal-Mart. The packaging says "Manufactured by: Nature's Bounty, Inc. Bohemia, NY 11716-2510 USA". It appears they use multiple manufacturing facilities. I'm just trying to find a phone number for the company. So far, I've had no luck. Answer 1I use three Spring Valley that I purchase at Wal-Mart. The labels on two (Glucosamine/Chondroitin, Super-B Complex) of the three items I use have "Manufactured by Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84104 USA". One (Vita C 1000mg TR) of the three has "Distributed by Leiner Health Products LLC, Carson, CA 90745 USA". They are sold by and manufactured by Robinson Pharma in California . They have a few manufacturers around the country. go to www.Robinsonpharma.com.Answer 3 by jemmi52US Nutrition, Inc.Bohemia, NY 11716-2510Questions or Comments? Call 1-866-607-0342
