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Test ID NBLD0449 RF with Reflex, Synovial Fluid

Additional Information

If the RF screen is positive, the RF titer will be performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile specimen container - Synovial fluid

 

Indicate source on specimen and order.

Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or contain visible particulate matter will be rejected.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia. 

Stability/Transport

 

 Room Temperature    Not  Acceptable    
 Refrigerated    7 days      
 Frozen    21 days    Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Tueday a.m, Friday a.m

Methodology

Latex Agglutination

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly forwards to Quest San Juan Capistrano

CPT

86430

Specimen Volume

 

 Preferred Volume    1.0 mL  
 Minimum Volume    0.3 mL 

 

Report Available

3 days

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description 
16399 Rheumatoid Factor, LA Scr