Test Code LAB213 Crystals, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
45359
Reporting Title
Crystals- ID Synovial Fld
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Used to determine the presence of calcium pyrophosphate crystals, monosodium urate crystals, or other crystals present in body fluid specimens.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, GMC, DH, GMH, MGH Core Urinalysis
Specimen Requirements
Submit body fluid (minimum volume: 3 mL) in a plain, red-top tube(s), a screw-capped, sterile, plastic container, or a sodium heparin (dark green tube). Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Note: 1. Oxalate, powdered EDTA, and lithium heparin should not be used as anticoagulants because they can produce crystalline structures resembling monosodium urate crystals.
2. Indicate specimen source on container and request form.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89060