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Test Code LAB206 Rheumatoid Factor IgM Antibody

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 8 Hours
Refrigerated 14 Days
Frozen 3 Months

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Fluorescence enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)

Performance

Batched tested Monday-Friday.

Synonyms

RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Factor

RF (Rheumatoid Factor)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/13/25 ES

Specimen Handling

Techs will decant from primary tube prior to testing.

Specimen Preparation

Sample must be decanted from primary tube and frozen.