Arthritis Panel
Test Summary
See Individual Tests
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum (SST, Red top or Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and 1 whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top = Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- See Individual components.
- This panel includes a Sed Rate which makes the specimen stable for 24 hours Refrigerated
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
ARTH4
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4051
Includes
Includes: Ana w/Reflex Titer, Uric Acid, Rheumatoid Factor, Sed Rate Westergren. If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86039)
CPT Code
- 84550
- 85652
- 86431
- 86038
Billing Code
- 300552
- 300407
- 300488
- 300501
CPT Statement
Methodology
See individual tests
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday - Friday; Report available: daily
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum (SST, Red top or Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and 1 whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top = Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- See Individual components.
- This panel includes a Sed Rate which makes the specimen stable for 24 hours Refrigerated
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Billing
CPT Code
- 84550
- 85652
- 86431
- 86038
Billing Code
- 300552
- 300407
- 300488
- 300501
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
See individual tests
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Sample Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday - Friday; Report available: daily