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Crystal Examination Body Fluid

Test Code
84


CPT Codes
89060

Includes
No Crystals Seen, Mono Urate Crystals, Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals


Preferred Specimen
1 ml synovial fluid


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens exposed to Lithium Heparin, Oxalate and dry EDTA


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
4 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.