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Aliasis
Fluid, Crystal exam
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Collect in sterile container
Note: Do not send needles to the laboratory
Collection Method
Body fluid collection by Provider
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Synovial fluid: sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Synovial fluid: sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
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Crystal Examination |
No crystals seen |
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Gross appearance |
Clear/Pale Yello |
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Clot formation |
No Clot |
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Total Volume |
< 3.5 mL |
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
Due to the difficulty of obtaining these specimens, they will be evaluated whenever they arrive in the laboratory. |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Special Handling
Deliver to the laboratory ASAP
Methodology/Method Description
Phase Microscope / Polarizing filter-Polarized Microscopy