Cell Ct, Synovial w/Crystals

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Turnaround Time: Within 1 day
CPT Code:

89051, 89060

Test Type: 1 mL Synovial fluid
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

Unstable

Refrigerated

2 days (48 hours)

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Overview:

Evaluate synovial fluid for the presence of RBCs, WBCs, crystals, and for physical appearance.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Green-top (heparin) tube (preferred) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. The lavender-top (EDTA) tube is not preferred for crystal exam.

Refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.