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Test Code 265294902 Cell Count Synovial Fluid

Important Note

TML Outreach Instruction:  Perform expedite processing

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

 

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

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Reference Range

  • TNC <150 cells/mm³
  • RBC none
  • Neutrophils: <25%
  • Lymphocytes: <75%
  • Monocytes/Macrophages: <70%

Reference Ranges Adapted From Kjeldsberg CR, Hussong, JW: Body Fluid Analysis. ASCP Press; 2015. Trauma and hemorrhage may result in increased red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC); RBC predominate.

 

*Note: Reference ranges provided on this web site are for guidance only, and may not reflect the most recent changes. Refer to laboratory reports for current data.   

 

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  <  1 hr

Routine:  < 4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

89050 (no differential) or 89051 (with differential)