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Synovial Fluid Examination, Synovial fluid

Test ID: SYN FL

Test

Method

Polarized Light Microscopy

Report Includes

Synovial Fluid Examination

Specimens

Synovial fluid

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Synovial fluid

Sample Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen into sterile container or non-additive tube. Sodium heparin tubes are acceptable. EDTA tubes are acceptable for all tests except crystal analysis. Lithium heparin tubes are unacceptable.

Handling Information

Store and send cold. Specimens must be delivered to ICL Monday to Thursday within 2 days of collection.

Additional Information

Provide site, laterality and source. WBC counts may decrease by 50% after 5 h, particularly polymorphonuclear cells. Crystals do not decrease in significant numbers over 2 – 3 days. Completely clotted specimens are unsuitable for analysis.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Polarized Light Microscopy

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Synovial Fluid Examination Qualitative Test

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019