Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

24 hours

MiChart Code
Crystal Exam, Body Fluid
Soft Order Code
CRYS

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Synonyms

Crystal Exam, Synovial Fluid
CRYSTAL IDENTIFICATION
CRYSTAL/M.C. ANALYSIS
CRYSTAL
TYPE *
CRYSTAL EXAM
PATH REV C
Joint Fluid Crystal Exam
Synovial Fluid Crystal Exam

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Direct polarized microscopy

Test Usage

Aid in differential diagnosis of gout or pseudogout.

Reference Range

Crystal exam negative (no crystals seen).

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen using aseptic technique. For optimal results, specimen should reach laboratory within 1 hr. of collection.If specimen must be stored, refrigeration is recommended. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection.

Red Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL synovial fluid only
Minimum Volume
1 mL synovial fluid only

Billing Information

CPT Code
89060
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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