Test Code RHUF Rheumatoid Factor

Important Note

Remove serum/plasma from cells ASAP

Performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

Test ID

RHUF

EPIC Test ID

LAB206

Remove serum/plasma from cells ASAP. EDTA plasma is acceptable but will not route in Sunquest information system.

Container/Tube Type:

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Transport Information:

1.8 mL blood/0.6 mL plasma/serum

0.6 mL blood/0.2 mL plasma/serum

Refrigerated Stability:

8 days

Frozen Stability:

3 months- thawed only once

Ambient Stability:

24 hours

Performed:

Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p

Analytical Time:

1 day

Immunoturbidimetric