Test ID NBLD0210 CRYSTALS, SYNOVIAL FLUID
AKA
JOINT FLUID
Specimen Type/Requirements
Synovial fluid
Specimen Volume
4.0 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Microscopy
CPT
89060
Container Type
EDTA-preferred
Serum tube w/o gel
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Stability
Room Temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: NA
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated