Test Details
Methodology
Turbidimetry
Result Turnaround Time
7 - 14 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
This test is a component of ANA 12 Plus Profiles, RAdx3 (RheumAssure), RAdx5, Arthritis Profile (RLD) and ILDdx.
Use
IgM‐RF is the main isotype identified by clinically available diagnostic assays for RF detection. The most consistent serological finding in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an increase in the concentration of RF IgM in blood and synovial fluid.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 60 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x1 |
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520129 | Rheumatoid Factor by Turb(RDL) | 11572-5 | 520132 | Rheumatoid Factor by Turb RDL | IU/mL | 11572-5 |
| Order Code | 520129 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Rheumatoid Factor by Turb(RDL) | |||||
| Order Loinc | 11572-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 520132 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Rheumatoid Factor by Turb RDL | |||||
| UofM | IU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 11572-5 |