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Synovial Fluid, Rheumatoid Factor

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Cerner Primary Mnemonic: Rheumatoid Factor Synovial Fluid
PDM 5910980
Informatics - WorkgroupChemistry
Synonyms *RF
Display Name *Synovial Fluid, Rheumatoid Factor
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Body Fluid
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Left
Nasal
No Laterality
Right
Abdomen/Peritoneum
Abscess
Adrenal
Amniotic Sac
Anus
Ascites
Autopsy
Autopsy Brain Only
Autopsy Pediatric
Axilla
Bile
Bile Duct
Bone
Breast
Bronchial
Bronchoalveolar
Buccal
CSF
Colon
Cul de sac
Dialysate
Duodenum
Endometrium
Eye
Fallopian Tube
Gingiva
Joint
Kidney
Misc
Nasopharynx
Nipple
Nose
Oropharynx/Throat
Ovary
Palate
Pancreas
Pancreatic Duct
Paratubal Cyst
Pelvic
Penis
Pericardium
Pleura
Procurement
Retroperitoneum
Salivary Gland
Sinus
Soft Tissue
Spleen
Sputum
Stoma
Stomach
Trachea
Urethra
Vulva
Specimen Navigator Short NameSynovialF Rheum Factor
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)The most consistent serologic finding in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis is an increase in the concentration of RF IgM in blood  and synovial fluid. RF by Turbidimetry is 95% IgM
IP Orderable (inpatient) Yes
OP Orderable (outpatient) Yes
AOEs *

AP AOEs
Special History No
Build Comments
Filter *
Cerner Site RestrictAML/Quest Labs
LabCorp
Cerner Results

Result Desc Result display Result PDM
RF by Turb, Synovial Fluid RFFL 5910980

Actual Epic Build 3/11/2025

PROCEDURE ID 64550
PDM 5910980
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Synovial Fluid, Rheumatoid Factor
PROCEDURE NAME SYNOVIAL FLUID, RHEUMATOID FACTOR
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB652
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME RHEUMATOID FACTOR SYNOVIAL FLUID
CATEGORY CODE 7.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB BODY FLUIDS AND STOOLS ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS RF
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/64550
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Synovial Fluid
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Synovial Fluid
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST Ankle, Left
Ankle, Right
Elbow, Left
Elbow, Right
Finger, Left
Finger, Right
Foot, Left
Foot, Right
Hand, Left
Hand, Right
Hip, Left
Hip, Right
Jaw, Left
Jaw, Right
Knee, Left
Knee, Right
Shoulder, Left
Shoulder, Right
Toe, Left
Toe, Right
Vertebra
Wrist, Left
Wrist, Right
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - MALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - FEMALE
SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
OP SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
IP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT RFTURBSF
OP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT RFTURBSF
ORDER QUESTIONS []
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS []
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTION OVERRIDE
INPATIENT QUESTION OVERRIDE
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDE IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDES OP
EDP AMB ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
EDP IP ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME
EDP IP SPECIMEN SOURCE Per Rectum
EDP OP SPECIMEN SOURCE Per Rectum
EDP IP SPECIMEN TYPE Stool
Cerebrospinal Fluid
EDP OP SPECIMEN TYPE Cerebrospinal Fluid
Stool
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS T
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS T
IP ORDERABLE 1
OP ORDERABLE 1
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS RECORD NAME
COMPONENT DATA REQUIREMENT
EPIC OP AOEs

EPIC IP AOEs

EPIC Components (results - crosswalked through Cerner)

Component IDComponent NameBase NameCommon NameExternal NameCerner Result PDM
3047808028.0 RF BY TURB, SYNOVIAL FLUID RFTURBSF RF BY TURB, SYNOVIAL FLUID 5910980