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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