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Test Code ARTHP2 Arthritis Panel 2

Important Note

This panel includes Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Uric Acid, Rheumatoid Factor, and Antinuclear Antibody, IFA.

Specimen Information

Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

 

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 4 mL 2.5 mL **
Lavender Top Whole Blood Refrigerate 3 mL 3 mL 1.5 mL 24-hours

**See individual components for sample stability

 

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or marked hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

- Purple top tube clotted

Instrumentation / Method

Refer to individual components for Instrumentation / Methods.

Reference Range

Refer to individual components for reference ranges.

Test Schedule /Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day (ANA 2 - 5 Days) / Not Available STAT

CPT / LOINC / Order

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
ARTHP2 ARTHP2