Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid

Message

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Test Code

UASYN

CPT Codes
84560

Preferred Specimen

1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days

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

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day

Reference Range

Male:	<8.0 mg/dL
Female:	<6.0 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Analysis of synovial fluid plays a major role in the diagnosis of joint disease.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: December 15, 2021

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.