Rheumatoid Factor, Quantitative, Serum*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Nephelometry

Rutland Regional Medical Center

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube

Alternative: Gold SST Serum Separator Tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

Refrigerated

0-15 IU/mL

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

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