Crystal Analysis, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB3927
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Polarized Light Microscopy
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid - Synovial
Container/Tube: Sterile container; plain, red-top tube; or lavendar EDTA tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
Crystals not normally present
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
89060