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Protein, Total, Synovial Fluid
Test CodeFLTPR
Quest Code
4404
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, plastic screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Sterile screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
1.0-3.0 g/dL
Clinical Significance
An elevated total protein level in synovial fluid confirms the presence of an inflammatory process.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |