Test Name

• RHEUMATOID FACTOR, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Test Code

• 6491

Test Synonym

• RA FACTOR, RF, RF FACTOR

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Body Fluid

Primary Container

• Sterile Container

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 2 days

Specimen Requirements

• 1 mL fluid in a screw cap cup or tube. A green top sodium heparin tube is also an acceptable collection container for synovial fluid.

Specimen Retention

• 1 mL fluid in a screw cap cup or tube. A green top sodium heparin tube is also an acceptable collection container for synovial fluid.