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LD, Synovial Fluid
Test Code17658
CPT Codes
83615
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze immediately after collection
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Ultra Violet Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri; Report available: 3-5 days
Reference Range
Reference range approximates that found in serum.
Clinical Significance
LD levels increased in rheumatoid and infectious arthritis and gout and normal in osteoarthritis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |