A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH CRYSTAL ID

Test Code
FCRYS


Alias/See Also
Joint Fluid


CPT Codes
89060, 89060

Includes
WBC and RBC with differential, crystal ID


Preferred Specimen
Green Tube (Sodium Heparin)


Note: Heparine choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Do not centrifuge; refrigerate until testing. 


Transport Container
GREEN Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
2-8ºC up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

  • Sample has been centrifuged

  • Sample is grossly coagulated (clotted)




Methodology
Hemacytometer

Setup Schedule
Daily, as received


Report Available
Routine: <4 hours


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.  


Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital 
 



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.