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Rheumatoid Factor, Quantitative

Source Blood
Mnemonic RF
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.5 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling
Additional Information Rheumatoid Factor can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLRF), red top tube.
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC
Testing Frequency Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval  0-20.0 kU/L


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