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HelpTest Code LAB0205435 Crystal Screen, Synovial Fluid
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| LAB0205435 | CRYSTAL SCREEN, SYNOVIAL FLUID |
Reporting Title
Crystal Screen Synovial Fluid
Methodology
Polarization, Microscopy
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Joint fluid
Container/Tube: Sodium heparin, plain
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Aspirate joint fluid per provider protocol.
2. Place in heparin tube as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
1. Gel separator tube is not acceptable.
2. Specify exact specimen site.
3. See Body Fluid (Other Than CSF, Urine, Blood) in Special Instructions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient ≤1 day
Reference Values
No crystals present
Reporting format:
“Monosodium urate crystals present”
“Calcium pyrophosphate crystals present”
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday
CPT Coding
89060