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Rheumatoid Factor, Fluid

Test ID: RF FL

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

RF; RFT

Method

Latex-enhanced Turbidimetric

Report Includes

Rheumatoid Factor

Specimens

Fluid

Test Location

Brampton Civic Hospital, 20 Lynch Street, Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Fluid

Collection Containers

Sterile Container

Sample Volume

1 mL

Additional Information

Store and send cold. Provide source of fluid clearly on the requisition.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Latex-enhanced Turbidimetric

Turnaround Time

3 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Rheumatoid Factor IU X 103/L
Non-validated sample type. No established reference intervals. Interpret with caution and clinical context.

Test Location

Brampton Civic Hospital, 20 Lynch Street, Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
RF FL 20815FLUID RHEUMATOID FACTOR IU/mL

Test Version

12-Dec-2023