Synovial Fluid, Crystals ID and Staff Review
Test Mnemonic
SFCRID
CPT Codes
- 89060 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Fluid, synovial | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Refrigerated | Samples must be refrigerated within 12 hours of collection to maintain specimen integrity. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Fluid, synovial | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Refrigerated | Accepted but not preferred. Samples must be refrigerated within 12 hours of collection to maintain specimen integrity. |
| 2 mL | Fluid, synovial | Clean container (No preservatives) | Ambient | Refrigerated | Samples must be refrigerated within 12 hours of collection to maintain specimen integrity. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 12 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 day
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polarized Microscopy |
Reference Range
Special Info
Staff review is included.
Clinical Info
Examination for crystals found in various disease states.