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Epic Code LAB213 Crystal Exam Synovial Fluid

Test Name Alias

Crystal Exam Synovial Fluid | 8703 | Synovial Fluid Crystal Examination | Gout

Interface Order Alias

10118

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Synovial Fluid

 

Container(s): No additive tube, syringe (without needle), or Lavender (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Indicate specimen source
  • Lavender EDTA:
    • Gently invert tube 8 – 10 times after collection

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Submit specimen in Lavender top (EDTA)
  • Centrifuge/Spin: No
  • Aliquot: No
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: Not acceptable

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Department

Hematology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Laboratory, Niles, MI

Methodology

Polarized Microscopy

CPT

89060

CDM Code

3008906001

Epic Test ID

1230100542

LOINC

Crystals SYN: 38458-6

Specimen Type: 66746-9

Mayo Access Code

SHO10118

Reviewed Date

3/17/2023