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HelpOrder Code LAB3159 Synovial Fluid Crystal Exam
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV Synovial Fluid Crystal Exam |
LAB3159 | CRYBF |
Useful For
Identifying the presence and type of crystals found in synovial fluids using polarized microscopy.
Testing for cell counts with differential, culture, and chemistry are not included in this analysis and must be ordered separately.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid
Preferred Collection Container: Lavender (EDTA) Tube
Acceptable Collection Container: Dark Green Heparin Tube (no gel) or sterile container
Specimen Volume: Optimal 2 ml
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
Label specimen with an EPIC label or with the patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, specimen source, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.
Specimen Stability
Test specimen within 1 hour or refrigerate.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Synovial Fluid | Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Rejection Criteria: Determined by performing laboratory.
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Polarized microscopy
CPT Code
89060
Reference Range
None Seen