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Crystal Exam (Gout), Tissue

Important Note

  • Testing only performed Monday- Friday. 
  • Advance notice of collection to Histology department is preferred.
    • Call: 618-257-5095

Performing Lab(s)

Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh

Methodology

Gomori’s Methenamine Silver Method for Urate Crystals

Specimen Requirement (s)

  • Order a Surgical Pathology
    • Source: Joint, Gout
    • Type: Tissue
  • Tissue collected in sterile container.
    • NO FORMALIN.
    • NO SALINE.

 

NOTE: If specimen is collected during arthroscopy procedure, remove from saline immediately.

Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time

Monday through Friday

Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

 

Turnaround Time:

STAT: No

Routine: 24 Hours – variable

Transport and Stability

Transport temperature: Ambient to lab