Laboratory Services
Rheumatoid Factor
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
Test Description |
Rheumatoid Factor
|
|
---|---|---|
Synonym(s) |
RF |
|
Test ID |
RF
|
|
Specimen Type |
Serum |
|
Specimen Requirements |
SST |
|
Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li or Na-heparin, EDTA (Na2 or K2) |
|
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection |
|
Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
|
Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
|
Stability |
1 day at 20-25°C |
|
Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric assay |
|
Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
|
Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
|
CPT Code(s) |
86431 |
|
Reference Range |
<14 IU/mL |
|
Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
|
LOINC Code(s) |
11572-5 |