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Crystal Identification, Synovial Fluid, Synovial Fluid for Crystals
Specimen Type/Requirements
Fill one Purple tube (EDTA) with synovial fluid and mix. Deliver to the laboratory immediately.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL synovial fluid in EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL synovial fluid in EDTA |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji
Methodology
Light and polarized microscopy
CPT
89060