Cell Count & DIFF, Synovial Fluid
Order Code:
SYNCT
Test Summary
Synovial fluid is counted for the presence of Total Nucleated Cells (TNC) and Red Blood Cells (RBC). If TNC are >10 cells a Differential is performed.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
K2EDTA Lavender top tube with synovial fluid
Minimum Volume
1 mL Synovial Fluid
Instructions
Synovial fluid samples should be examined as soon as possible, though satisfactory counts can be obtained up to 24 hours after specimen collection. Fluid may be added to an K2EDTA Lavender top tube to prevent clotting. Store fluids at 2-8 degrees C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
N/A
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature 24 hours
- refrigerate if delay.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
SYNCT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6256
Includes
Cell count on Synovial fluid and Differential if Nucleated Cells are > 10
CPT Code
- 89051
Billing Code
- 300846
CPT Statement
Methodology
Automated Counting and Manual microscopic review
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
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
K2EDTA Lavender top tube with synovial fluid
Minimum Volume
1 mL Synovial Fluid
Instructions
Synovial fluid samples should be examined as soon as possible, though satisfactory counts can be obtained up to 24 hours after specimen collection. Fluid may be added to an K2EDTA Lavender top tube to prevent clotting. Store fluids at 2-8 degrees C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
N/A
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature 24 hours
- refrigerate if delay.
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Automated Counting and Manual microscopic review
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day