Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid

Test Code
FLUR


Quest Code
4403


CPT Codes
84560

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


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


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
Daily


Report Available
2 days


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-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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