Specimen:
Collect
- Synovial Fluid in Green Top (Na Heparin)
- Synovial Fluid in Lavender (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Synovial Fluid in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Synovial Fluid in Green Top (Na Heparin). Submit Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria
- Clotted Specimen
- Sample will be rejected if needle is sent with sample
Stability
See Individual Components
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 89051
- 89060
Interpretive Data
Please see report for interpretive data.
Components
- 3690 - APPEARANCE
- 3153 - TNC
- 3725 - RBC
- 3731 - PMN'S
- 3732 - MONONUCLEAR
- 3703 - CRYSTALS, SYN FLD
Last Updated: January 20, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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