Test Code RHEUMATOID-BF Rheumatoid Factor Screen with Reflex to Titer, Synovial Fluid
Additional Codes
Quest test code: 15384X
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Specimen Requirements
1 mL Synovial fluid--STERILE CONTAINER
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Visible particulate matter
Reference Values
Rheumatoid Factor, LA Screen | Negative |
Rheumatoid Factor, LA Titer | <1:5 |
Methodology
Latex Agglutination (LA)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT Code: 86430