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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||||||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||||||
Test Name/Synonym: | Crystals, Body Fluid (Synonym: JSCRYS, Joint Fluid Crystals, Synovial Fluid Crystals) | ||||||||||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB213 | ||||||||||
Test Code: |
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Specimen Type: | Synovial Fluid, Other Body Fluid | ||||||||||
Specimen Source: | Multiple | ||||||||||
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Alternate Containers: | STERILE CONTAINER, RED (non additive) or LAVENDER EDTA | ||||||||||
Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||||||||||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | DO NOT send large volumes of fluid. | ||||||||||
Test Resources: | Indicate test under Sterile Body Fluid Section
Body Fluid Collection Guidelines | ||||||||||
Stability and Storage: | Fluid specimens must be transported for processing as soon as possible. | ||||||||||
Processing: | Place 3-4 mL of fluid into tube immediately following collection. Mix well by inverting tube 6-8 times. | ||||||||||
Transportation: | Send immediately to the laboratory. | ||||||||||
Testing Schedule: | Daily Central Zone: Monday to Friday | ||||||||||
Reference Interval: | See Laboratory Report | ||||||||||
Testing Area: | Chemistry/Hematology | ||||||||||
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Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||||||||||
Last Updated On: | Thursday, December 23, 2021 |