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Crystals, Synovial Fluid

Test Code
4563


CPT Codes
89060

Preferred Specimen
3 mL synovial fluid in EDTA (lavender-top) tube orheparin (green-top)tube


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube or heparin (green-top)tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Microscopy/Polarized Light

Clinical Significance
To rule out pathologic crystals.




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.