Synovial Fluid, Routine Examination - Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
SNVRT

Manual/Direct Microscopy

Includes cell count with differential and crystal identification.

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) for cell count, Sterile Container for Crystals

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of synovial fluid

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate specimen source.

2. Do not transport specimen in syringe with needle attached.

3. Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temperature.

Ambient

Monday through Sunday

89051-cell count with differential (HH Bill Code 0205020)
89060-crystal identification

NORMAL APPEARANCE
Yellow, clear, or slightly cloudy
WBC
0-200 cells/uL
NEUTROPHILS
<25%