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Synonyms/Keywords
Synovial, Body Fluid, Crystal
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Sterile container | 4.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Collect body fluid in sterile container or syringe and send to the lab. Processing staff will aliquot into Red Top Tubes for appropriate tests.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Ambient | 24 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 3 Days | |
| **Viscosity and Fibrin Clot must be tested within 1 hour of collection | ||
Rejection Criteria
| Tubes with a gel separator |
|---|
| Samples pre-treated with hyaluronidase |
| Viscosity and Fibrin Clot not tested within 1 hour of collection |
Test Components
SF CC (Color and Clarity), SF Assess (Viscosity and Fibrin Clot), SF CP (Glucose, Uric Acid, Protein), SF CryP (Crystal Identification)
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Locations |
Color: Straw Clarity: Clear Fibrin clot: No Clot Viscosity: Normal Protein: < 3.0 g/dL Uric Acid: 3.3 - 4.7 mg/dL Glucose: No reference range established Crystal: None Seen |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82945 | 1 | Glucose, other than blood | ||
| 84157 | 1 | Protein |
|
|
| 84560 |
|
1 |
Uric Acid |
|
| 83872 |
|
1 |
Fibrin clot |
|
| 85810 |
|
1 |
Viscosity | |
| 89060 | 1 | Crystal Identification |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82945 | 1 | Glucose, other than blood | ||
| 84157 | 1 | Protein | ||
| 84560 | 1 | Uric Acid |
|
|
| 83872 |
|
1 | Fibrin clot |
|
| 85810 |
|
1 | Viscosity | |
| 89060 | 1 | Crystal Identification |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Ordered as a careset Synovial Fluid Panel, LimitedSF PLIM |
| 4medica | Synovial Panel, Limited |
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