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Synovasure Alpha Defensin for PJI
MessageIf you have kits, you can use the kit and send to the lab.
Please do not use the fed ex bag as we will use that when we send it to SYNOVASURE.
If you do not have a kit, 1 mL of synovial fluid in a red top (non additive) tube or in a syringe can be sent to the lab.
Please do not use the fed ex bag as we will use that when we send it to SYNOVASURE.
If you do not have a kit, 1 mL of synovial fluid in a red top (non additive) tube or in a syringe can be sent to the lab.
Test Code
LAB810
CPT Codes
83516 and 86140
Includes
Alpha Defensin and CRP for Prosthetic Joint collections
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Synovial fluid collected in kit obtained from Zimmer Biomet
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL synovial fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
1.0 mL Synovial fluid collected in red top (non-additive) tube
Instructions
The Microbiology lab at Ruby Memorial will ship specimen and complete the necessary requisition.
Performing Laboratory
CD Laboratories
810 Gleneagles Ct
Towson, MD 21286
Phone (410) 296-1400
Additional Information
CD Labs Synovasure website link
