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HelpTest Code SFCRY Synovial Fluid, Crystal Analysis
Synonyms/Keywords
UA Crystals, Uric Acid Crystals, Pseudogout CrystalsSpecimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synovial Fluid | Red Top Tube (RTT) | Aliquot tube with no preservative | 1.0 mL | 0.75 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Store sample refrigerated. There is no designated storage limitation upon refrigeration.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Synovial Fluid | Ambient | 24 Hours |
| Refrigerated | No limit |
Rejection Criteria
| Collected in Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |
|---|
| Hyaluronidase added |
Test Components
Color, Clarity, Crystals
Test Information
Results will include specimen source, color, clarity, and crystal analysis.Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | Color: Straw Clarity: Clear Crystals: None Seen |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Urinalysis
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam |
Monday through Sunday |
Less than 2 hours |
Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Weston |
Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Park Falls |
Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours |
Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89060 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89060 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Synovial Fluid Crystal Analysis |