Test Code RA Rheumatoid Arthritis/Rheumatoid Factor Screen, Serum
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated
Specimen Tube Color
Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
---|---|---|
Preferred | Mint Green | Mint Green Lithium Heparin |
Alternate | Gold | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
<14 IU/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86430
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory