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Test Code LAB90324 Arthritis Panel

Important Note

Both serum and whole blood (LAV/EDTA) are required for this panel. 

Additional Codes

Custom panel code 300102

Methodology

Panel includes: ANA, Rheumatoid Factor, Sedimentation Rate, Uric Acid. 

 

Please see individual test listings for specific methodology information. 

Performing Laboratory

RMH Core Laboratory and RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Both serum and whole blood are required for this panel. 

 

Serum: 

  • Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

  • Note:  A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.  Indicate serum on request form.

 

Whole blood:

  • Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood. Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Forward unprocessed whole blood (minimum volume:  2.5 mL in a 5-mL tube). 

Reference Values

Please see individual test listings in the links below for the specific reference values.