Laboratory Services
Crystal Analysis, Synovial Fluid
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Test Description |
Crystal Analysis, Synovial Fluid
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Synonym(s) |
Gout, psuedogout, MSU, monosodium urate, crystals, crystal analysis, synovial, synovial fluid, CPPD, calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate, uric acid, tophus |
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Test ID |
SYNCRY
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General Information |
Identifying the presence and type of crystals in synovial fluid |
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Container Type |
EDTA (lavender) or sodium heparin (green) tube |
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Specimen Type |
Synovial Fluid |
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Specimen Requirements |
2mL EDTA (lavender), sodium heparin (green) tube, or 100% alcohol |
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Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Aspirate synovial fluid from affected joint and transfer to EDTA, sodium heparin, or 100% alcohol. Transport to laboratory ASAP. Label container with patient name and second identifier. Indicate specimen source. |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
1mL |
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Stability |
Refrigerated: 48 hours |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Improper labeling, quantity not sufficient for analysis, specimen received frozen, specimen more than 48 hours old, specimen received room temperature, specimen collected in improper container, clotted specimen |
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Department (code) |
Hematology |
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Methodology |
Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy |
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Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday - Saturday |
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CPT Code(s) |
89060 |
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Reference Range |
Absent |
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Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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LOINC Code(s) |
34557-9 |