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HelpTest Code LAB5010 Rheumatoid Factor, Quantitative, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| RF, QUANT | LAB5010 | RF |
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down and separate serum from cells with 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information:
1. If extreme lipemia-use ultracentrifuged specimen.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 3 days/Ambient 1 Day OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab
West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86431
Reference Values
0-14 Days <17.1 IU/mL
15 Days-Adult: <30 IU/mL