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HelpTest Code RHEUG Rheumatoid Group
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| RHEUG |
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| ZG159 (Antinuclear Ab, HEp2 Substrate, S) | CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB) |
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) | Uric Acid |
| Rheumatoid Factor (RF) | ESR (Sedimentation Rate) |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Plasma, serum, and EDTA whole blood are required.
Plasma for CRP and Uric Acid
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately as plasma for CRP and uric acid.
Serum for ZG159, Rheumatoid Factor and CCP
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube-Hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately as serum for ZG159, RF, and CCP
EDTA Whole Blood For ESR
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
varies
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84550 Uric (HH Bill Code 0205258)
86430 RF (HH Bill Code 0205338
86141 HSCRP (HH Bill Code 0205552)
86039 ZG159 ((HH Bill Code 0206021)
86200 CCP (HH Bill Code 0205680)
85651 ESR (HH Bill Code 0202026)
Reference Values
See individual test listings.