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Test Code 188846526 Albumin Synovial Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Specimen Type:  Synovial fluid
Container/tube:  Sterile Container
Additional instructions:  None

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature:  12 hours
Refrigerated:  7 days

Methodology

Dye-Binding Bromocresol Purple

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines: Synovial Fluid
Albumin comprises approximately 55 to 70% of the protein concentration of synovial fluid.  Please evaluate in conjunction with total protein levels in the fluid.

There is no established reference range for fluid albumin..

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

82042