Fluid Profile, Synovial

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB3045
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FLSYN
Included Tests

Cell Count: Crystals, Fluid; 


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Please contact PHL Client Reponse at 266-1500 (Option 2) to request a Stat courier pick up


Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Fluid in a Clear Red Top Tube - No Clot Activator
and
3.0 mL Fluid in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA


Transport And Storage

24 hours Refrigerated


Collection Instructions


Order must include the site and/or source of collection 

Do not centrifuge specimen

If Fluid culture is also being ordered please submit in Clear Red Top Tube only and specify order of importance


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Fluid


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Cell Count: Reference Range Not Established
Crystals: No Crystals Seen


Test Comments:

If WBC is = or > 5 cells/cumm, a fluid differential will be reflexed and charged


Methodology:
  • Instrument Count
  • Microscopic Exam

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Hematology

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01465252; 01432892; 01432894


CPT Coding

89050 (Reflex 89051); 89060