Test ID NBLD0293 Synovial Fluid Analysis
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container or Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid (Note: Rheumatoid Factor Screen needs to be in a sterile container; red top is not acceptable)
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Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Synovial Fluid
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Sterile Container or Red top tube (synovial fluid):
Preferred Volume | 6.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 3.5 mL |
EDTA (synovial fluid):
Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
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Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: Cell count, differential, Rheumatoid Factor Screen, Glucose, Protein and Crystals.
If Rheumatoid Factor Screen is positive, a Rheumatoid Factor Titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Methodology
Varies, See individual tests for method
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Quest Chantilly
CPT
89051, 89060, 82945, 86431, 84157