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Rheumatoid Factor, serum
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | RF |
| Test group | RF |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Rate nephelometry |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Lipemic sample. |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. |
| Units | IU/mL |
| Normal range | < 40 IU/mL |
| Synonyms | RF |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| CPT coding | 86431 |
| LOINC code | 15205-8 |
| Last Updated | 1/30/2013 11:43:28 AM |
| Entry Number | 826 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667