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Test Code BFCRY Crystals, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Container/Tube: EDTA

Specimen Volume: 1.0ml

Specimen Type

Indicate Body Fluid Type:

  • Pleural
  • Synovial
  • Peritoneal
  • Pericardial

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient temperature

Note: Deliver as soon as possible after collection. Changes in temperature and pH can affect crystal solubility.

Reject Specimen Due To

Specimens received in Green top tubes.

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday (Day Shift 7am-3:30pm)

Reference Values

Normal: None Seen

Methodology

Manual microscopy, using direct and compensated polarized light.

CPT Code

89060

Loinc Code

6825-4