Cell Count, Synovial Fluid SYCT
| Method(s) | Cell Count | ||||
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| Specimen Required | |||||
| Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. | ||||
| Transport | 2 mL synovial fluid at 20-25ºC. | ||||
| Remarks | Mix the tube 8-10 times to avoid clotting. |
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| Stability | Ambient: 24 hours | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions | Quantity not sufficient or collected in the incorrect tube are unacceptable for testing. |
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| Schedule | Daily | ||||
| Billing Code | 4010065 | ||||
| CPTCode | 89051 | ||||
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