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Test Code SYNPAN Synovial Panel, Full

Synonyms/Keywords

Synovial Panel, Body Fluid, Cell Count, 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 lavender and red top tube for appropriate tests.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
 

Body Fluid
Ambient 24 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days (exception cell count and diff <24 hours)
**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), BF CC/D (Cell count and Differential)

Reference Range Information

Performing Location

Reference Range

All Performing Locations

Color: Straw

Clarity: Clear

Fibrin clot: No Clot

Protein: < 3.0 g/dL

Crystal: None Seen

Uric Acid: 3.3 - 4.7 mg/dL

Glucose: No reference range established

Viscosity: Normal

RBC: 0

TNC: <200

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Hematology

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
89060     Crystal Identification  
82945     Glucose, other than blood  
89051     Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential  
84157     Protein  
84560     Uric Acid  
83872     Fibrin clot  
85810     Viscosity  

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
89060     Crystal Identification  
82945     Glucose, other than blood  
89051     Body Fluid Cell Count and Differential  
84157     Protein  
84560     Uric Acid  
83872     Fibrin clot  
85810     Viscosity  

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Ordered as a careset
  • Synovial Fluid Panel, Full
  • SF SYNPAN
4medica Synovial Panel, Full