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Crystals, Body Fluid
Test CodeBFCRY
CPT Codes
<p>89060</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Preferred Source: Synovial fluid, tophus
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Green top tube (Sodium heparin)
Acceptable: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Specimen source indicated on specimen is required.
Additional Information:
- Fluid should be examined as soon as possible. Temperature and pH changes affect crystal formation and solubility.
- Do not reject; forward to testing laboratory to assess specimen integrity.
- Samples received after 24 hours of collection require pathology approval.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
1 day
Performing Laboratory
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Laboratory
Last Updated: February 16, 2023