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GENERAL INFORMATION

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code 0205435 Crystal Examination, Synovial Fluid

Methodology

Polarization Microscopy

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

No crystals seen
If present, crystals are identified.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89060