- Test Name
- Rheumatoid Factor
- Aliases
- RF
- Provincial Mnemonic
- RHEFA
- LOINC Test Code
- 11572-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis; no demonstrated usefulness in monitoring therapy.
- Reorder interval
- 180 Days
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
- Criteria for Rejection
Plasma
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 12-Sep-19