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Synovial Fluid Cell Count
Test CodeLAB211
Preferred Specimen
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) synovial fluid in sterile container
Transport Container
1 ml (0.5 ml minimum) synovial fluid in sterile container
Transport Temperature
Transport 2-8 degrees C.
Specimen Stability
4 hour room temp, 24 hours refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen or clotted samples
Methodology
Microscopic (manual count), Stain / Microscopic
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
