Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Rheumatoid Factor (Synonym: RF, Titer)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB206

Test Code:

CALGARY, CENTRAL ZONE	RF
EDMONTON ZONE	RA
NORTH ZONE	ASPEN: RFRO PEACE: RF1
SOUTH ZONE	LETHBRIDGE AND AREA: RF1 MEDICINE HAT AND AREA: RF

Primary Container:

Calgary Zone, North Zone (Performing sites), South Zone	MINT LIHEP PST
Central Zone, Edmonton Zone, North Zone (Non-performing sites),	GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

Calgary Zone, North Zone (Performing sites), South Zone	GOLD SST
Central Zone, North Zone (Non-performing sites)	MINT LIHEP PST
Edmonton Zone	MINT LIHEP PST or LAVENDER EDTA

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Specimen Collection Requirements:

For sites that refer to DynaLIFE Medical Labs, see Rheumatoid factor, serum in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Processing:

Edmonton Zone: Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze immediately.

Transportation:

Edmonton Zone: Frozen
Other Zones: Room temperature

Testing Schedule:

Calgary, Central, North, South Zones: Daily
Edmonton Zone: Batched - performed within 1 week of receipt

Reference Interval:

Zone	kU/L
Calgary Zone	Less than or equal to 20
Central Zone	Less than 15
Edmonton Zone	Less than 20
North Zone South Zone	See laboratory report

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Central Zone	Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Edmonton Zone	University of Alberta Hospital or referred out to DynaLIFE Medical Labs
North Zone	Grande Prairie QE II Regional Hospital or referred out to DynaLIFE Medical Labs
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, September 6, 2022