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Arthritis Profile
Test CodeASPAN
CPT Codes
84450,85651,86038,86430
Preferred Specimen
Blood and serum are required. Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 1 mL of whole blood.
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 1 mL of whole blood.
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) | Rheumatoid Factor |
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate | Uric Acid |
Setup Schedule
ANA: Monday through Friday Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, rheumatoid factor, uric acid: Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
