Latex Test

The latex test (also known as the latex agglutination test) is a method for determining rheumatoid factor (RF) in blood serum. It is based on the ability of RF to react with human gamma globulin, which is adsorbed on neutral latex particles. When these particles come into contact with blood serum, agglutination occurs - the particles stick together.

To conduct a latex test, a special reaction mixture containing latex particles and gamma globulin is used. Blood serum is added to this mixture and, in the presence of RF, agglutination of latex particles occurs.

Latex test results can be positive or negative. A positive result indicates the presence of RF in the blood serum and indicates possible rheumatoid arthritis. A negative result means the absence of RF and may indicate other diseases such as autoimmune diseases or infections.

The latex test is a fast and accurate method for determining RF. It is widely used in clinical practice to diagnose rheumatoid diseases and monitor treatment.

LATEX TEST

Latex tests are used to determine the presence of rheumatoid disease or other inflammatory diseases. They are usually performed on serums with high protein concentrations.

Rheumatoid factor (RF) is a protein that can be found in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Determining this protein allows doctors to determine the presence of a given disease, and also allows them to choose the most effective treatments. The latex test is one of the most accurate methods for determining RF in serum. It is based on the ability of RF to agglutinin, i.e. to the union of blood cells.

The technique for performing a latex test is to apply a small volume of the patient's serum to a plate containing adsorbed gamma-rays on the surface.