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BODY FLUID PANEL(SYNOVIAL)(WRJ)
MessageHEMATOLOGY
Test Code
BF SYNO
Alias/See Also
JOINT FLUID CELL COUNT, CELL COUNT SYNOVIAL FLD
Includes
BODY FLUID COUNT(SYNOVIAL)AUTOMATED(wrj), DIFF COUNT(SYNOVIAL)(wrj)
Preferred Specimen
SYNOVIAL FLUID IN LAV-EDTA TUBE, MIXED WELL
Minimum Volume
2 MLS
Instructions
Fluids for cell counts must be drawn/collected or transferred into a lavender top edta tube and mixed thoroughly. Deliver to lab immediately upon collection.
Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE
Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Specimen Stability
All fluids should be tested as soon as possible after collection. Fluids (other than CSF) should be tested within 24 hours of collection. However, because these samples are generally “hardship” samples, they will all be processed regardless of time delay with a disclaimer: “Time delay may affect results”.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SYRINGE, NEEDLE ON SYRINGE, Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
Test Reference range
Cell count:
Volume Not established
Turbidity Clear
Color Yellow
Nucleated cells # 0 - 200 cells/cumm
RBC # 0 - 2000 cells/cumm
Differential: Not established
Cell count:
Volume Not established
Turbidity Clear
Color Yellow
Nucleated cells # 0 - 200 cells/cumm
RBC # 0 - 2000 cells/cumm
Differential: Not established
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523
