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| SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS |
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| Alternate Names: | Joint Fluid Analysis Knee Fluid Analysis |
| Test Includes: | culture cell count gross examination viscosity crystal analysis |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodologies: | manual
observation microsopic Hemocytometer microbiology culture and gram stain |
| Turnaround Time: | 4 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | red Vacutainer® tube or green Vacutainer® tube (lithium heparin) or any sterile container. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test orderable at NHRMC only |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range | |
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crystal clear and pale yellow to colorless |
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0 - 200 WBC mm3 <25% polys |
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High |
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Negative |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB syn |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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