Fluid For Crystal Analysis
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Lavender EDTA Top
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender EDTA Top
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Fluid
Specimen Stability
Examination of synovial fluid for crystals should be done as soon as possible
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Polarized Microscopy
CPT
89060
Test Alias
Crystals, Fluid