Crystals, Synovial Fluid
Order Name
CRYSTL SYN
Test Number: 0801850
Revision Date 02/01/2024
Test Number: 0801850
Revision Date 02/01/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Crystals, Synovial Fluid
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Microscopy | 38458-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | Synovial Fluid | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Note body location that the specimen was drawn from on the request Stability is 24hrs Room temperature and 24hrs Refrigerated. Rejection Criteria: Specimens received in improper containers, collected in a crystalline anticoagulant tube, or specimens that are received frozen, clotted, or have exceeded stability. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| CPT Code(s) | 89060 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |