Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Rheumatoid Factor, Body Fluid (Synonym: RA, RF)

Collection Alert:

For UAH inpatients and ambulatory collections see collection information below. For all other collection sites, refer to Rheumatoid Factor, body fluid in the DynaLIFE Test Directory or call DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE: FLRF
CENTRAL, NORTH ZONE:RFFLU1
SOUTH RFFLU

Primary Container:

Sterile Container or Non-Sterile Container

Alternate Containers:

RED or GOLD SST

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Fluid must be mixed thoroughly by inverting gently several times before aliquoting into a screw cap tube.

Edmonton Zone : See Provincial Connect Care CSF Collection Guidelines in the Test Resources section for more information.

Test Resources:

	Routine Requisition https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/frm-ch-0021.pdf
	Edmonton Zone: Provincial Connect Care Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection Guidelines

(Hand write test in OTHER TESTS NOT LISTED)

Testing Schedule:

Test performed within 1 week of receipt of sample.

Testing Area:

Special Chemistry

Performing Site:

University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Specify fluid type.

Last Updated On:

Monday, February 27, 2023

Date of Last Review:

Jun 1 2016 12:00AM

Unit of Measure:

kU/L