Test Code 1230300785 Joint Fluid Profile

Important Note

These tests must all be ordered separately. There is no longer a panel option for this test.

Profile Information:
Cell Count with Reflex to Differential, Synovail Fluid	Pathology Interpretation
Crystals, Body Fluid	Protein, Body Fluid (Misc.)
Glucose, Body Fluid

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Type: Joint fluid

Container/Tube: Sodium heparin tube

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Proper collection per provider protocol.

Additional Information:

1. Gel separator tube is not acceptable.

2. Specify exact specimen site.

3. Submit entire body fluid collection to Rice Lab for storage.
4. See Body Fluid (Other Than CSF, Urine, Blood) in Special Instructions.

Refrigerated (preferred) ≤2 days/Ambient ≤12 hours

See individual test listings.

An interpretive report will be provided.

Monday through Saturday

82945-Glucose

84157-Protein, synovial fluid

89051-Cell Count and Differential

89060-Crystal identification

Pathologist fees will be billed separately.