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Test Code RF Rheumatoid Factor

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection 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