Test Code RFQ Rheumatoid Factor, quantitative

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

In vitro test for the quantitative determination of Rheumatoid Factors (RF-II). May be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0mL
Minimum Volume	1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Temperature	Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C	24 hours
Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

<14 IU/mL

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric assay

CPT Code

86431

Loinc Code

11572-5