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Test Code SFUA Synovial Fluid Uric Acid

Synonyms/Keywords

SF, Uric Acid, Synovial Fluid

Specimen 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

Aliquot tube with no preservative

 Red Top Tube (RTT) 0.5 mL 0.3 mL  

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature
Synovial Fluid Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria

Specimens collected in gel separator tubes or specimens pre-treated with hyaluronidase added.

Test Information

Test is for Uric Acid only. If Protein and Glucose are also desired, order Synovial Fluid Chemistries panel (SFCHM) for all three assays.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites Uric Acid: 3.3 - 4.7 mg/dL

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Chemistry

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Eau Claire Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Enzymatic (Uricase)/Siemens Dimension
Flambeau Hospital Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Enzymatic (Uricase)/Siemens Dimension
Marshfield Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Uricase Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
84560   1    

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
84560   1    

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Synovial Fluid Uric Acid