Cell Count, Body Fluid
Test ID:
704367
CPT code:
89051, 89060
Clinical Use:
Evaluate synovial fluid for the presence of RBCs, WBCs, crystals, and for physical appearance
Specimen Type:
Synovial fluid
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Green-top (heparin) tube (preferred) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. The lavender-top (EDTA) tube is not preferred for crystal exam.
Storage Instructions:
Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature Period
Room temperature Unstable
Refrigerated 2 days (48 hours)
Frozen Unstable
Freeze/thaw cycles Unstable
Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper labeling; specimen frozen; specimen more than 48 hours old; gel-barrier tube
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