RFID sensors - determining range

Greetings:

I have been looking at various RFID tag systems for the Arduino and trying to locate one that will detect a tag at a distance of 12 inches or less. I'm finding ones that work really close -- i.e., within a few inches -- but not finding something with the noted range. What details of the RFID system should I be paying attention to for determining range (or, ideally, adjusting range)? Any suggested RFID system that might meet this need?

Thanks,
Brian