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Synovial Fluid Exam
MessageAnalysis must be performed as quickly as possiblee after collection. WBCs, particularly neutrophils, start to disintegrate within 2 hours of collection and significantly after 6 hours.
Test Code
SY
CPT Codes
89051; 89060
Includes
Gross & Morphologic Examination
Preferred Specimen
JOINT FLUID
Minimum Volume
1 ML
Other Acceptable Specimens
none
Instructions
AFTER ASPIRATION OF FLUID, PLACE ALIQUOT INTO 1 EDTA TUBE AND ANOTHER ALIQUOT INTO STERILE NON-ANTICOAGULATED TUBE
Transport Container
SPECIAL/1
Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMP OR 2-8 DEGREES, C
Specimen Stability
2 HOURS
Methodology
Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
24/7
Limitations
CANNOT PERFORM CRYSTAL EXAM ON EDTA TUBE
Reference Range
SEE REPORT
Clinical Significance
DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARTHRITIS, GOUT, INFECTION