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Order Code LAB2706 Synovial Fluid Analysis

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV BODY FLUID ANALYSIS, CELL COUNT W/DIFF

LAB2706

BFANL

 

Useful For

Aids in the diagnosis of joint disease, systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma.  Includes cell count and differential. Testing for crystals, culture, and chemistry are not included in this analysis and must be ordered separately.

Specimen Requirements

Please collect/transfer 1 mL of synovial fluid in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert gently several times to mix fluid.

  1. Indicate synovial fluid on request form.
  2. Label specimen with patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, specimen source, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability          
Synovial Fluid Ambient 24 hours

Reference Values

WBC:  < 200/mm3

 

DIFFERENTIAL

  • PMNs:  < 25%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Electronic Resistance Detection, Microscopic

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89051

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