Rheumatoid Panel

Test Code

6971

CPT Codes
84550-Uric acid; 86038-ANA screen; 86060-ASO; 86140-CRP; 86431-Rheumatoid factor; 86039-ANA titer (if appropriate)

Includes

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen, Serum
Antistreptolysin O (ASO), Plasma or Serum
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Plasma or Serum
Rheumatoid Factor, Plasma or Serum
Uric Acid, Plasma, Serum

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting. Avoid hemolysis.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Reference Range

See individual test listings.

Clinical Significance

Useful for diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Performed By
CoxHealth

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.