Rheumatoid Factor, Body Fluid
| CPT Code(s): | 86431 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:CSF, Pericardial, Pleural, or Synovial fluid. Specimen Preparation:Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (should not be thawed more than once) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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