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Synovial (Joint) Fluid Analysis - Crystals

Source Fluid
Mnemonic FLCRY
Specimen Requirements

See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines

1 x 4 mL dark green top SODIUM heparin tube, NOT PST.
2.5 mL synovial fluid

Place fluid into sodium heparin tube IMMEDIATELY following collection. Mix well by inverting tube 6-8 times. 

Specimen Handling
Additional Information
Testing Location Chemistry-FMC, PLC, RGH & Hematology DSC
Testing Frequency

Daily Acute Sites (FMC, PLC, RGH)
Monday - Friday (days only) Hematology DSC. Specimen must be received in DSC Hematology by 1400 hrs for same day processing.

Alternate Name(s) Crystal Identification
Reference Interval