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HelpTest ID NBLD0210 Crystals Synovial Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid (preferred)
Sterile Container - Synovial Fluid
Lavender top (EDTA K2) tube - Synovial Fluid
Oxalate, K3 EDTA , Lithium Heparin tubes or specimens that have hyaluronidase added are not acceptable.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
89060