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CELL CNT JOINT/SYNOVIAL FLUID
Test CodeLAB211
CPT Codes
89054
Includes
Nucleated cell count, red blood cell count, color, characteristic, and differential.
Preferred Specimen
Joint/Synovial fluid in a sterilevial, sterile collection cup or lavender top top containing liquid EDTA
Other Acceptable Specimens
Dark Green Top Tube
Instructions
Required for testing: 1mL fluid. Liquid EDTA lavender top tube may be used for both crystal analysis and cell count.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Send to the lab as soon as possible or refrigerate Refrigerated: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen or lavender top tube with powder EDTA
Methodology
Manual/Light Microscopy
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Nucleated Cell Count = <200/ uL
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
