Crystal Examination, Body Fluid
Order Code:
CREX
Test Summary
To rule out pathologic crystals present in synovial fluid.
Aliases
- Synovial Fluid Crystals
- Uric Acid Crystals Synovial Fluid
- Uric Acid Crystals (Fluid other than Synovial)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Synovial Fluid, Na Heparin (dark green top) tube - No Gel
Minimum Volume
2 ml Synovial Fluid
Instructions
Transport asap. Do NOT send collection needle with specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sodium Heparin (dark green top) Tube; NO LAVENDER K2EDTA
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
K2EDTA Lavender tube not acceptable
Order Code
CREX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB133
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 89060
Billing Code
- 300848
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic review with polarized light.
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
No Crystals Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 4:00 pm. Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Synovial Fluid, Na Heparin (dark green top) tube - No Gel
Minimum Volume
2 ml Synovial Fluid
Instructions
Transport asap. Do NOT send collection needle with specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sodium Heparin (dark green top) Tube; NO LAVENDER K2EDTA
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- 48 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
K2EDTA Lavender tube not acceptable
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic review with polarized light.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Crystals Seen
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 4:00 pm. Report available: 1 day