Arthritis Panel

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

ARTH4

Alias/See Also

73751

CPT Codes
84550; 85652; 86431; 86038

Includes

Includes: Ana w/Reflex Titer(249), Uric Acid(70142), Rheumatoid Factor(4418), Sed Rate Westergren(70233). If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86039)

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum (SST, Red top or Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and 1 whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Instructions

SST or Red top = Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

This panel includes a Sed Rate which makes the specimen stable for 24 hours Refrigerated

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

Rejected for gross hemolysis; over 24 hours

Methodology
See individual components

Setup Schedule

Sunday, Tuesday - Friday
ANA = BS; RA = TX; URIC = AU; SED = HE

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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.