Joint fluid in sodium heparin (green top tube) or sterile container. Please indicate the Source of the specimen on the tube.
Collection Tube:
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
EDTA or lithium heparin specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Synovial crystal testing should be completed within 48 hours of collection to prevent potential deterioration of crystals. If necessary, add on testing can be performed up to 14 days refrigerated. Results will be have a specimen stability comment when performed after 48 hours from collection.
Reference Interval
None seen.
CPT Codes
89060
Overview
Orderable SIM Number(s)
CRYSTALS, JOINT FLUID (LAB940)
Synonyms
LAB940
Specimen
Collect
Joint fluid in sodium heparin (green top tube) or sterile container. Please indicate the Source of the specimen on the tube.
Collection Tube:
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
EDTA or lithium heparin specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Synovial crystal testing should be completed within 48 hours of collection to prevent potential deterioration of crystals. If necessary, add on testing can be performed up to 14 days refrigerated. Results will be have a specimen stability comment when performed after 48 hours from collection.
