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Test Code BFCRYS Crystal Analysis, Synovial (Joint) Fluid

Important Note

Testing performed at UVMMC. Click here for additional information.

For crystal identification in non-synovial fluids, refer to test CRSBF.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lavender Top Fluid Refrigerate 2.0 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL **

Sodium heparin tubes are acceptable.

Ambient temperature samples are acceptable but NOT preferred.

Instrumentation / Method

Polarized Light Evaluation

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 - 48 Hours / Not Available STAT

Reference Range

No Crystals Seen

CPT / LOINC

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
UVMCRYS UVMCRYS 6825-4 89060