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Synovial Fluid Chromium
MessagePatient Preparation: High concentrations of ga Dolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If either ga Dolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for at least 96 hoursCollect synovial fluid sample following standard operating proceduresChromium is present in the black rubber plunger seals found in most disposable syringes. As a result, synovial fluid should not be collected in these devices as contamination may occur
Test Code
LAB16383 CRSY
Alias/See Also
CRSY
CPT Codes
82495
Includes
This test should only be used for monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructsThis test is not useful for assessment of potential chromium toxicity.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.4 mL Synovial Fluid Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 90 daysRefrigerated : 90 daysFrozen: 90 days
Report Available
9-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170298
Last Updated: May 18, 2026