Lab Test Details
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SIM |
50255 |
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CPT |
86431 |
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Synonyms |
RA Screen, Rheumatoid, Rose, RF (Rheumatoid Factor) |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Container |
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
2 ml Serum or Plasma |
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Additional Information |
none |
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Patient Preparation |
none |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 7 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
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Reference Range |
<14 IU/ml |
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Critical Value |
none |
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Test Includes |
RF |
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Methodology |
Latex Particle Immunoturbidimetric |
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Testing Frequency |
Monday – Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Sandy Hammett |
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Reviewed Date |
2/2/2018 |
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Supplemental |
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