Synovial Fluid Crystals
Order Code:
SYNCRX
Test Summary
Synovial fluid is screened for the pathogenic presence or absence of Monosodium Urate and/or Calcium pyrophosphate crystals. These crystals when present in synovial fluid can contribute to gout and other inflammatory joint issues.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL fluid in Sodium Heparin or Plastic Vial no preservative, K2EDTA Lavender top is unacceptable for testing.
Minimum Volume
1 mL Synovial Fluid
Instructions
2 mL fluid in Sodium Heparin or Plastic Vial no preservative, K2EDTA Lavender top is unacceptable for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile tube or Green sodium heparin tube. NO LAVENDER K2EDTA.
Transport Temperature
N/A
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature for 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
SYNCRX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6255
Includes
Screen for Calcium Pyrophosphate and Monosodium Urate Crystals
CPT Code
- 89060
Billing Code
- 300848
CPT Statement
Methodology
Manual Microscopy by Polarizer
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL fluid in Sodium Heparin or Plastic Vial no preservative, K2EDTA Lavender top is unacceptable for testing.
Minimum Volume
1 mL Synovial Fluid
Instructions
2 mL fluid in Sodium Heparin or Plastic Vial no preservative, K2EDTA Lavender top is unacceptable for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile tube or Green sodium heparin tube. NO LAVENDER K2EDTA.
Transport Temperature
N/A
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature for 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Manual Microscopy by Polarizer
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day