Test Code RF Rheumatoid Factor
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Rejection Criteria
Chylous serum, inadequate labelling, more than 1 specimen submitted in 24hrs.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C
Turn Around Time
1-3days
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
RA; RF; Rheumatoid Factor;
EPIC Code
LAB206
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours