Arthritis Group
Order Name
ARTH GRP
Test Number: 2931500
Revision Date 05/03/2018
Test Number: 2931500
Revision Date 05/03/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) (Sed Rate)
|
Westergren | 82477-1 (4537-7) |
|
Uric Acid
|
Uricase | 3084-1 |
|
Anti-Nuclear Antibody Screen (ANA) with Reflex to Titer
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 8061-4 |
|
RA Factor (Rheumatoid Factor)
|
Immunoturbidimetry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate: 4 mL (1.5mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Room Temperature Specimen must be tested within the first 24 hours of collection. EDTA Microtainers (bullets) are not acceptable specimens. Uric Acid: 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) or 1 mL (0.5) Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated Stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. Antinuclear Antibody Screen: 1 mL Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). Rheumatoid Factor Quantitative: 1 mL Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Varies |
| Expected TAT | Assay Dependant |
| CPT Code(s) | 85652, 84550, 86038 (if reflex to titer 86039), 86431 |
| Lab Section | See Individual Assays |