RA Factor (Rheumatoid Factor)
Order Name
RA FACTOR
Test Number: 5572775
Revision Date 10/23/2018
Test Number: 5572775
Revision Date 10/23/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Rheumatoid Factor Quantitative
|
Immunoturbidimetry | 11572-5 |
|
RA factor Interpretation
|
Interpretive information. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 1 month | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1 - 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Used to assist in the diagnosis and prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86431 |
| Internal Comments | 10/23/17 su -0JK 10/23/18 - Updated methodology, instructions, testing schedule, TAT, and lab section; see ticket 648134 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |