Crystal Exam, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

Epic# -

LAB3927

Cerner name(s):

Memorial-Belleville only

Microscopy

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Bile fluid
Container/Tube: Plain red top.
Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (bile fluid).

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)-Do not use tube with powdered EDTA.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (synovial fluid).

If a different body fluid is submitted, call for collection instructions.

Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 24 hours

Turnaround Time:

STAT: No

Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.

Transport temperature: Ambient to lab

Must receive immediately into lab

89060