SYNOVIAL FLUID CELL COUNT (WITHOUT CRYSTAL ID)

Message

Test includes cell count and differential if WBC's are >10; pathologist review per established criteria

Test Code

NSFCC

CPT Codes
89051

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)

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

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 24 hours

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

Sample has been centrifuged; sample is grossly coagulated

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.