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PROTEIN, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Test Code
LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)


Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin
 


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.4 mL fluid (1 mL fluid optimal)


Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant.


Transport Container
Green or Red tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days


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


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Report Available
Same day tested


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.