Synovial Fluid, Routine Analysis




Test Mnemonic

RTSYNF

CPT Codes

  • 89051 - QTY (1)
  • 89060 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • RTSYN

Includes

  • Site
  • Color
  • Clarity
  • RBC
  • Diff
  • Crystals
  • Total nucleated cells

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLFluid, synovialEDTA (Lavender)Ambient  

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLFluid, synovialSodium or Lithium heparin (Green)Ambient Sodium or Lithium Heparin are accepted but not preferred
2 mLFluid, synovialClean container (No preservatives)Ambient  

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

1 day

Methodology

Name Description
Microscopy 

Reference Range

Crystals
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       NormalNone 
Neutrophils
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal<25%
Synovial fluid RBC
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal<2000cells/uL
Synovial fluid TNC
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal0-200cells/uL

Clinical Info

Diagnosis of joint disease