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Protein - Synovial Fluid

Source Fluid
Mnemonic FLTP
Specimen Requirements

Gold top SST or light green (mint) top PST tube.

0.2 mL synovial fluid
May be combined with testing for glucose.

Specimen Handling If culture is collected on the same tube, send specimen to Microbiology first.
Additional Information

For additional information, see CSF and Body Fluid Collection Guidelines.

Testing Location Chemistry-DSC
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) Joint fluid
Reference Interval


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