Arthritis Panel
Order Name
ARTHPANEL
Revision Date 11/11/2019
Revision Date 11/11/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Arthritis Panel
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4.0 mL (1.5 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood and Serum | Refrigerated | |
| Instructions | Serum and whole blood are required for this test. Serum for ANA, RF, and Uric Acid Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 3 mL (minimum volume: 1.5 mL) of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. Whole blood for ESR Draw blood in a lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube(s), and send 4 mL (minimum volume: 1.5 mL) of K2 EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | See individual test listings. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 24 hours |
| Notes | Profile Information: Rheumatoid Factor Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen with Reflex to Titer Erythrocyte Sedimentary Rate (ESR), Uric Acid |
| CPT Code(s) | 84550 - uric acid; 85652 - sedimentation rate, Westergren; 86038 - ANA; 86431 - rheumatoid factor; 86039 - ANA titer (if appropriate) |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |