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Rheumatiod Factor
MessageNow performed in-house.
SRHC Clients:
SRHC Clients:
- 1 Yellow tube
- Transport at room temp in <2 hours if cells and serum are not separated
- Transport refrigerated in <8 hours if cells and serum are separated
Test Code
RF
Alias/See Also
RA
RF
RF
Preferred Specimen
1 Yellow top tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 yellow tube
1 red tube
1 red tube
Transport Container
1 yellow tube, 1 red tube
Transport Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
4-8 hours
Reference Range
< 14 IU/mL
Clinical Significance
Elevated RF is found in collagen vascular diseases such as SLE, rheumatiod arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogern's syndrome, and in other conditions such as leprosy, tuberculosis, syphilis, malignancy, thryoid disease and in a significant percentage of otherwise normal elderly patients.
Performing Laboratory
Self Regional Healthcare
