Test Code RA Rheumatoid Factor, Serum
Methodology
Latex Fixation
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 SST or plain, red-top tube (1 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday