Rheumatoid Factor, Body Fluid

2003347
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Ordering Recommendation

Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.

Mnemonic

RA-FL

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

CSF, Pericardial, Pleural, or Synovial fluid.
New York State Clients: Pericardial fluid requires NY clients to submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request (NPL) form to NYSDOH.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Remarks

Specimen source must be provided.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (should not be thawed more than once)

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
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Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
11/14/2022
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N/A

CPT Codes

86431

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2003348 Rheumatoid Factor, Body Fluid 30231-5
2013048 Rheumatoid Factor Fluid Source 31208-2
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Aliases

  • RF body fluids
Rheumatoid Factor, Body Fluid