Test Code RAS Rheumatoid Factor Screen w/Reflex to Titer, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Slide Agglutination
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86430