ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Crystals (Local Clients Only) : 0009500
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Time Sensitive
  


Mnemonic: CRYSTALS

Methodology: Microscopy/Polarizing Microscopy
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Synovial or bile fluid in liquid EDTA or sodium heparin.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 1 mL synovial or bile fluid. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Indicate source on the test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions: Any fluid other than synovial or bile. Synovial or bile fluids collected in powdered EDTA or powdered lithium heparin. Specimens sent with needle. Frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 89060