1.0 mL Synovial Fluid in a Clear Red Top Tube - No Clot Activator
1.0 mL Synovial Fluid in a Lavendar Top Tube - EDTA
1.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Na Heparin in a Plastic Vial
Slide, air dried
48 hours Ambient
48-72 hours Refrigerated recommended, if testing delayed
Order must include the site and/or source of collection
Do not centrifuge
Send to the laboratory ASAP
0.5 mL
No crystals seen
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