SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH CRYSTAL ID

Message

This test DOES include Crystal Identification.

Test Code

SFC/C

Alias/See Also

Joint fluid

CPT Codes
89051; 89060

Includes

Includes: WBC and RBC, with diff if > 10 WBCs

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)

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

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM4 (Hematology, Miscellaneous)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.