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3 mL whole blood collected in one no anticoagulant (red top) tube.
Minimum Volume:
Specimen minimum volume is 1 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen; insufficient quantity; drawn in incorrect tube.
Storage:
Transport blood at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store at room temperature for no more than 24 hours. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, it should be refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Availability:
Mon-Fri (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Latex agglutination
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
72 hours
CPT Code:
86430
Synonyms:
Rheumatoid Arthritis; RF or RA Latex
Rheumatoid Factor
Test ID/Workstation :
RFACT
Specimen Type:
3 mL whole blood collected in one no anticoagulant (red top) tube.
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen; insufficient quantity; drawn in incorrect tube.
Storage:
Transport blood at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store at room temperature for no more than 24 hours. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, it should be refrigerated for up to 7 days.