Rheumatoid Factor (IgA)

Test Code

15682Q

Quest Code

15682

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Heat treated samples

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Tues, sat

Report Available

2-6 days

Reference Range

≤6 U	Negative
>6 U	Positive

Clinical Significance

In conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, the presence of rheumatoid factor (RF) can be used to aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.