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HelpTest Code SYNCELLCT SYNOVIAL FLUID CELL CT
Additional Codes
LAB211
Performing Laboratory
Porter Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Please specify source/type of Synovial Fluid on Requisition or in Electronic Order
Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume:1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen and transfer to lavender top tube.
2. Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Performed
Daily; Available STAT
Methodology
Manual Cell Count; Microscopic Evaluation
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050 if only count done; if diff also done CPT code 89051 is used
Normal Reference Values
WBC count in Synovial Fluid: < 150 / uL
Additional Information
If >5 WBCs, differential is done.