| Ordering Code | 426 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Rheumatoid Factor |
| Alias | RF RA Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated Send frozen if transport time > 8 days. |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 8 Days Frozen: 3 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid Factor | ALL | < 14 | < 14 | IU/mL |