Synovial fluid crystals panel

Test Code

SYNOVIAL FLUID CRYSTALS PANEL

Alias/See Also

Fluid crystals, synovial fluid crystals, body fluid crystals
Urinalysis

Preferred Specimen

Synovial Fluid in EDTA lavender top tube

Instructions

Fluids for cell counts must be drawn/collected or transferred into a lavender top edta tube and mixed thoroughly. Deliver to lab immediately upon collection.

Samples drawn in red top tube will be rejected.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Fluids should be analyzed for crystals as soon as possible. However, because these samples are generally “hardship” samples, they will all be processed regardless of time delay with a disclaimer: “Time delay may affect results”.

Methodology
Light microscopy and polarized light microscopy.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

No crystals seen

Note: Differential reference ranges were established for Synovial fluids using CLSI H56-A Body Fluid Analysis for Cellular Composition; Approved Guideline. June 2006. Clinical correlation is recommended for fluid differential results.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the West Roxbury Hematology Lab
Contact: Nolan Raymond 857-203-5980

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

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