Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor

Test Code
006502


Alias/See Also
RA Latex; RA Latex, Turbidimetry; RF Titer; Rheumatoid Factor (RF)


CPT Codes
86431

Preferred Specimen
Serum or plasma


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Specimen Stability
14 days


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


Methodology
Latex immunoturbidimetry

Setup Schedule
M-F(1,3) SUN(2)




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.