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Test Code LAB1230011 Protein, Synovial Fluid

Useful For

Detecting joint inflammation and infection

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: 

  1. Indicate specimen source.
  2. Centrifuge specimen before analysis.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body fluid Ambient 4 hours
  Refrigerated 24 hours

Reference Values

No reference range established. 

 

Note: Method performance specifications were validated for synovial fluid.  Comparison of this result with the concentration in the blood, serum, or plasma is recommended.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84157