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Test Code 199126024 Protein Synovial Fluid

Important Note

TML Outreach Instruction:  Perform expedite processing

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines:
In general, synovial fluid protein has poor sensitivity and specificity for inflammatory disorders.  Protein levels greater than 3.0 g/dL usually indicate inflammatory, infectious, or hemorrhagic exudates.
There is no established reference range for fluid protein.

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

84157