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HelpTest ID NBLD0203 Cell Count and Diff, Synovial Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Fill one Purple tube (EDTA) with synovial fluid and mix. Deliver to the laboratory immediately.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL synovial fluid in EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL synovial fluid in EDTA |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 hours | Preferred for Transport if < 1 hour |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport if >1 hour |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Automated/manual cell count, Light and polarized microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratory Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
89051