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HelpTest ID NBLD0203 Cell Count and Diff Synovial Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sioux Falls:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Synovial Fluid (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid
Rapid City:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Synovial Fluid
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls:
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Rapid City:
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls:
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Rapid City:
| Room Temperature | 1 hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls: Microscopy
Rapid City: Automated/Manual Cell Count
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
89051