23300:SYNOVIAL FLUID STUDY, COMPLETE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Microscopy |
| Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
| Components: |
Cell Count and Differential, Body Fluid / Clot Evaluation / Crystal Examination |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
85810 / 89050 / 89060 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Synovial fluid in one 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA) and 4 mL synovial fluid in a red top tube. |
| Handling: |
Refrigerate. Submit to lab immediately, 24 hour maximum delay. Indicate source. |
| Standard Volume: |
4 mL EDTA synovial fluid and 4 mL red top tube synovial fluid. |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL EDTA synovial fluid and 2 mL red top tube synovial fluid. |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
| Comments: |
This test includes cell count and differential, crystal exam, and clot evaluation (viscosity and spontaneous clot). If glucose is desired, collect in a sterile syringe with air expelled, anaerobic transport system, or sterile red top tube (green top tube acceptable, but not preferred). These tests must be ordered separately on the requisition. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Frozen specimen. |
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