Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Rheumatoid Factor IgM
Rheumatoid Factor IgM
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Rheumatoid Factor IgM |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | RF |
| Profile | N/A |
| Clinical Indication | Is recommended to test in patients with suspected Rheumatoid arthritis. Please note; should not be used to monitor disease. Please see www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG79/Chapter/recommendations for further information |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum/ fluid asparate also accepted |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | See Hull website |
| Limitations | The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples. Only serum samples will be accepted |
