Synovial Fluid Examination
Orderable EAP code:
LAB100892
Billable EAP Codes:
80001837 x 1
80001838 x 1
CPT Codes:
89051 x 1
89060 x 1
Lab Section:
Core Lab
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 4 Hours
Urgent: 2 Hours
Test Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Critical Values:
WBC: greater than or equal to 25,000/cu mm; Intracellular Bacteria; Malignant Cells; Atypical Cells if no previous.
Specimen Requirements:
1 mL synovial fluid in a LAVENDER top tube.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
1 mL synovial fluid in a 3 mL LAVENDER top tube.
Reference Range:
Crystals = Negative
WBC greater than 200 cu mm
Neutrophils greater than 25%
Comments:
Includes cell count and diff, and crystals. Clotted specimens are unacceptable for cell count and differential.