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: 0TNC: <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
|
| 4medica | Synovial Panel, Full |