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Crystals, Synovial Fluid
Test CodeSYNCRY
Preferred Specimen
3 mL synovial fluid in a heparin (green-top) tube with no gel
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Synovial fluid in plastic vial
Transport Container
Heparin tube or original collection container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted
Methodology
Microscopy/Polarized Light
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
None seen
Clinical Significance
To rule out pathologic crystals.
