Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD41531Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel 3
Also known as: Arthritis, RF, RA, Rheumatoid arthritis, Cyclic Citrullinated Protein
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This assay may be useful in supporting or ruling out a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
6 targets
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) IgGRheumatoid Factor (IgA)Rheumatoid Factor (IgG)Rheumatoid Factor (IgM)Sjogren's Antibody (SS‑A)Sjogren's Antibody (SS‑B)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3.5 mL serum collected in each of three separate tubes
Minimum Volume
1.9 mL (x3)
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Heat treated samples • Lithium and heparin plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |